Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,902,468); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 234g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 77/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.