Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Realme Narzo 90X
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Realme Narzo 90X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $1050 and $139. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Narzo 90X has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 528,398); the Realme Narzo 90X is noticeably lighter (212g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Realme Narzo 90X
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Realme Narzo 90X better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $139 vs $1050
- Better portability (49/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Realme Narzo 90X, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). 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 63/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Realme Narzo 90X — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 90X notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Realme Narzo 90X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| 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 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 212 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $139 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Narzo 90X
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Narzo 90X
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Realme Narzo 90X
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Realme Narzo 90X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Realme Narzo 90X by 297.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $911. Realme Narzo 90X was $911 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (77/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X (83/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 90X notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (49/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Realme Narzo 90X?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 90X by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Realme Narzo 90X?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme Narzo 90X — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Realme Narzo 90X?
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 Realme Narzo 90X?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Realme Narzo 90X?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.