Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei P40 Lite
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 37/100 (a 40-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 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei P40 Lite
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 565851
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 234g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (77/100 vs 37/100). 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei P40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei P40 Lite by 236.2% 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (80/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (86/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 40 points (77/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei P40 Lite?
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 P40 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.