Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate X5
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5060); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Mate X5 is thinner (5.3mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Mate X5
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1062256
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 234g vs 243g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate X5, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 63/100). 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 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (86/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1062256 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2224x2496 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5060 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 243 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate X5
- 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 X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Mate X5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate X5 by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (80/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (86/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (52/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X5 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Mate X5 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate X5?
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 X5?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users.