Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei P30
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei P30 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. 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 3650); 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 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei P30
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 736755
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3650 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei P30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 234g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei P30, 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 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei P30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3650 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 149.1×71.4×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei P30
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- 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
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei P30
- 3650 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei P30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei P30 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 (80/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P30 (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P30 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 P30?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P30 by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei P30?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei P30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei P30?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei P30?
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?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.