Honor 70 vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 57/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 820,210); the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 70 better?
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 234g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 820210
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (73/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 70 | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 70 and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Honor 70 by 56.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (80/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 70 (74/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 (86/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (73/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 70 by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.