HMD Vibe vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 424,216); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 248g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 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 | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- 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 Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads HMD Vibe by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (75/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (86/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 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.