Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,811,490); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (222g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1811490
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Overall rating 74/100
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 222g vs 239g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.