HMD Pulse+ vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 248g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (61/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads HMD Pulse+ by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (75/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (61/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.