Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei nova 5i Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 44/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); 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 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei nova 5i Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 565851
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 234g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova 5i Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (77/100 vs 44/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (69/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei nova 5i Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei nova 5i Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 5i Pro 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 5i Pro (80/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i 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 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 33 points (77/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei nova 5i Pro — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
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 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.