Honor X9 5G vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Honor X9 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 592,015); the Honor X9 5G is noticeably lighter (189g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X9 5G
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Honor X9 5G better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 248g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X9 5G vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X9 5G | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Magic UI 4.2 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×75.8×8.1 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X9 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X9 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X9 5G
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X9 5G and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Honor X9 5G by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (75/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Honor X9 5G (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G (86/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X9 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X9 5G or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Honor X9 5G by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X9 5G and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Honor X9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X9 5G or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X9 5G or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor X9 5G 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.