Honor 8S vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Honor 8S (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 19/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 155,362); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 8S doesn't; the Honor 8S is noticeably lighter (146g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 8S
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 8S better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 234g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 155362
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 8S vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 8S | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | — | |
| Display | 5.7" LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1520 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.0 lite | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×70.8×8.5 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 146 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 8S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 8S
- 5.7" LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 8S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 8S and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Honor 8S by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (80/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8S significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 8S or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 8S by 58 points (77/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8S and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 8S has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8S or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8S or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8S 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.