Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate X3
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,530,652); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 11.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Mate X3
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1530652
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 234g vs 239g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (36/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate X3 by 24.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X3 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (36/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.