Huawei Mate 70 vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 70 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, 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 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5300); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 70 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 248g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (75/100 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 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (59/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 5775 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $780 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei Mate 70 by 27.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 70 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (59/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the Huawei Mate 70 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 70 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 70 is a better fit for active users. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.