HMD Skyline vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 234g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 798429
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads HMD Skyline by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (80/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (86/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline 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.