Honor Magic8 Pro vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5850); the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,966,144 vs 1,902,468); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8 Pro
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Honor Magic8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3966144 vs 1902468
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 199g vs 234g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5850 mAh
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 3966144 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- 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 Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 108.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Honor Magic8 Pro are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.