Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei P30 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei P30 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 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 736,755); the Huawei P30 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei P30 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 736755
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 234g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei P30 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei P30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei P30 Pro by 158.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (80/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (74/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (86/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei P30 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei P30 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 P30 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.