Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, 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 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 1,902,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 5775
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 239g vs 248g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (32/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Better camera (74/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 248 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 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- 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 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 10.5% 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 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.