Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Nova 16z
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Nova 16z
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1146138
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Overall rating 64/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Nova 16z, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). 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 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Nova 16z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1146138 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1389 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4125 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2412x1084 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 234 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $370 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Nova 16z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16z by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (80/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16z are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (74/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Nova 16z — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Nova 16z?
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 Nova 16z?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.