Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate X6
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Mate X6 (2024) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 69/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5200); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate X6 is thinner (4.6mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Mate X6
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1383793
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 234g vs 239g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X6 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate X6, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X6 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Mate X6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1383793 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4446 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2240x2440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 4.3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 156.6×144.1×4.6 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 X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X6
- 7.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2240x2440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate X6
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Mate X6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate X6 by 37.5% 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 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate X6 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X6 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 X6?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate X6 by just 8 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 X6?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Mate X6 — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate X6?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate X6?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate X6?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate X6 is a better fit for active users.