Huawei Mate 20 vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 248g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (74/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei Mate 20 by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (75/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (74/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (86/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 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.