Honor 500 Pro (China) vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Honor 500 Pro (China) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor 500 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,811,490); the Honor 500 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500 Pro (China)
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Honor 500 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1811490
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 222g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Overall rating 75/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 Pro (China) vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Honor 500 Pro (China) scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 Pro (China) | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 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 | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500 Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 Pro (China) and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor 500 Pro (China) leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 72.6% 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 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 Pro (China) is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) edges out the Huawei Mate 90 Pro by just 9 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?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on camera score (78/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 Pro (China) or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Honor 500 Pro (China) leads on performance (91/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 Pro (China) over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
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 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.