Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 11 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-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 783,606); the Huawei nova 11 Ultra is noticeably lighter (188g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 783606
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei nova 11 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 234g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 11 Ultra, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 11 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei nova 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1200x2652 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 11 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei nova 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 142.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (80/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 11 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (74/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra (86/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Ultra by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei nova 11 Ultra — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 11 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.