Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Nova 15 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,181,469); the Huawei Nova 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (202g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1181469
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 15 Pro better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 234g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Nova 15 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (69/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Nova 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1181469 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2856x1320 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | EMUI 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.0×78.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | $619 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 15 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Nova 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 15 Pro by 61.0% 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 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (74/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Pro (86/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (69/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Nova 15 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Nova 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 15 Pro is a better fit for active users.