Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 75/100 (a 2-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 234g vs 248g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 75/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 2 points higher (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO 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 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
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 — 74/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power 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.