Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei nova Y90
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 38/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y90 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei nova Y90
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 424216
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y90 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 234g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei nova Y90, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (77/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei nova Y90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | EMUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.3×74.7×8.4 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 Y90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y90
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei nova Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Y90 by 348.5% 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 Y90 (80/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (86/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 by 39 points (77/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei nova Y90 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei nova Y90?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.