Honor 20S vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Honor 20S (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 565,851); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 20S doesn't; the Honor 20S is noticeably lighter (172g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20S
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Honor 20S better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 222g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 565851
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20S vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20S (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20S (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (77/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20S | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 20S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 20S
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20S
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20S and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Honor 20S by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (78/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20S (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20S (68/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S (85/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20S significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (77/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20S or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20S by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20S and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor 20S has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20S or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20S or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20S over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.