Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Pocket S
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Pocket S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 783,606); the Huawei Pocket S is noticeably lighter (190g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Pocket S
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 783606
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei Pocket S better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 234g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Pocket S, 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 54/100). 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 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (73/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Pocket S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.9" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1188x2790 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 170.0×75.5×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pocket S
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pocket S
- 6.9" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 1188x2790
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pocket S
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Pocket S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Pocket S by 142.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (80/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pocket S are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S (86/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pocket S 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 Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Pocket S by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Pocket S — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Pocket S?
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 Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Pocket S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.