HMD Skyline vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, 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 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 248g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (75/100 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 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 5775 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads HMD Skyline by 58.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (75/100 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 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline 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.