Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei nova Flip
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei nova Flip (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 52/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4400); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova Flip is noticeably lighter (195g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei nova Flip
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 808658
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei nova Flip better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 234g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova Flip, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova Flip are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (73/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei nova Flip | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Kirin 8000 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 808658 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 909 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2399 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1136x2690 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 4.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 169.8×75.4×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova Flip
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- 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 Flip
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1136x2690
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Flip
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei nova Flip, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Flip by 135.3% 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 Flip (80/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova Flip are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip (86/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Flip significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (73/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Flip?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Flip by 25 points (77/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova Flip?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei nova Flip — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Flip?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Flip?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei nova Flip?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.