ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,811,490).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1811490
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 222g vs 227g
- Better camera (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (68/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (85/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (92/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.