Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,825,771); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (234g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1825771
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 234g vs 299g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (52/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 4.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed 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, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate 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 XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 7 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 XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate XT 2 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 XT 2 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 XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.