Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 12 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,030,315); the Huawei nova 12 Ultra is noticeably lighter (198g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1030315
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 234g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 12 Ultra, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 62/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei nova 12 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1030315 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4600 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12 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 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12 Ultra
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei nova 12 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (80/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (74/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra (86/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Ultra by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei nova 12 Ultra — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 12 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 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 12 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 12 Ultra is a better fit for active users.