Honor 9X Pro (China) vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Honor 9X Pro (China) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, 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 39/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 565,851); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9X Pro (China) doesn't; the Honor 9X Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (206g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9X Pro (China)
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9X Pro (China) better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 234g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 565851
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9X Pro (China) vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9X Pro (China) | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×77.2×8.8 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- 6.6" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9X Pro (China)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9X Pro (China) and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Honor 9X Pro (China) by 70.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (80/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) (86/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 9X Pro (China) is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9X Pro (China) by 38 points (77/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9X Pro (China) and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor 9X Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9X Pro (China) or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9X Pro (China) 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.