Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 13 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei nova 13 Pro (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova 13 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei nova 13 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 808658
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Huawei nova 13 Pro better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 234g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 13 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 51/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (80/100 vs 51/100). 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 13 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei nova 13 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Kirin 8000 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 808658 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 909 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2399 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 4.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.4×74.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 13 Pro
- 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 13 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei nova 13 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 13 Pro by 135.3% 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 13 Pro (80/100 vs 51/100).
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 13 Pro (74/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13 Pro by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei nova 13 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
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 nova 13 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 13 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.