Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (2024) runs on the Kirin 9010. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 57/100 (a 20-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 1,177,196); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (234g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1177196
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 234g vs 298g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 39/100). 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (74/100 vs 39/100). 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 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (36/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Mate XT Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4323 | |
| 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 | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 234 g | 298 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- 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 XT 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 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 61.6% 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 XT Ultimate (80/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (74/100 vs 39/100).
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 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (36/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 20 points (77/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Mate XT 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 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.