Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Huawei nova Y90
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y90 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Huawei nova Y90
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y90 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 239g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova Y90, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Huawei nova Y90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova Y90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y90
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Huawei nova Y90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Huawei nova Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Y90 by 395.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y90
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (77/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (83/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova Y90 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.