Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 5
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 45/100 (a 32-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 565,851); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei nova 5
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 565851
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 45/100)
- 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 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, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 45/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei nova 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2120 | |
| 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 | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| 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
- 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
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei nova 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5 by 236.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (80/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5 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 (74/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (86/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 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?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei nova 5 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 5?
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?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.