Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 5 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei nova 5 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 48/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 736,755); the Huawei nova 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei nova 5 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 736755
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 234g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 5 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei nova 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 5 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei nova 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5 Pro by 158.2% 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 5 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (74/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro (86/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 Pro by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei nova 5 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 5 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.