Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Huawei nova Y90
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is faster in AnTuTu (2,116,240 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y90 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Huawei nova Y90
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2116240 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 Wind vs the Huawei nova Y90, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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 Wind (57/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Huawei nova Y90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO 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/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $1165 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 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 Wind
- 6.9" LTPO 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 Wind
- 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 Wind and Huawei nova Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads Huawei nova Y90 by 398.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova Y90
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (77/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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 Wind (57/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind 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 Wind and the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Huawei nova Y90 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on performance (77/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.