Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate Xs 2
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 55/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (234g vs 255g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Mate Xs 2
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1135878
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 234g vs 255g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei Mate Xs 2 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate Xs 2, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 255 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 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 Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Mate Xs 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 67.5% 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 Xs 2 (80/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (74/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (86/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 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 Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 22 points (77/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for active users.