Huawei Mate 70 vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, 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 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 234g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1383793
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (59/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Kirin 9050 | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.3 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.9×7.8 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- 6.7" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 70 by 27.3% 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 Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (59/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.