Honor 10X lite vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Honor 10X lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 710A, 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 35/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 343,622); the Honor 10X lite is noticeably lighter (206g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 10X lite
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor 10X lite better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 248g
- Better portability (41/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 10X lite vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 40 points higher (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 32/100). 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 Honor 10X lite (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 10X lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 10X lite | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 710A | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 343622 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 318 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1201 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.9×9.3 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 10X lite
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 10X lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 10X lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 10X lite and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Honor 10X lite by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (75/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor 10X lite (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 10X lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 10X lite or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 10X lite by 40 points (75/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 10X lite and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor 10X lite has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 10X lite or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 10X lite or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Honor 10X lite 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.