Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Y9 (2019)
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Huawei Y9 (2019) (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 29/100 (a 48-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 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei Y9 (2019) doesn't; the Huawei Y9 (2019) is noticeably lighter (173g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Huawei Y9 (2019)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 336905
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei Y9 (2019) better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 234g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Huawei Y9 (2019), the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (80/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (74/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Huawei Y9 (2019) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 162.4×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Y9 (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Huawei Y9 (2019), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Huawei Y9 (2019) by 464.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (80/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (84/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (74/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) (86/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Y9 (2019) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Y9 (2019) by 48 points (77/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Huawei Y9 (2019) — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Huawei Y9 (2019)?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.