HMD Arc vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 20/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 153,667); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 234g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 153667
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (77/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (80/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads HMD Arc by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (80/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 57 points (77/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.