Honor 9A vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Honor 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 26/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9A doesn't; the Honor 9A is noticeably lighter (185g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9A
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 248g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9A vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor 9A (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9A | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9A and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Honor 9A by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (75/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A (74/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor 9A (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9A notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9A or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor 9A by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9A and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor 9A has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9A or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9A or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9A over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.