Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Infinix Hot 9 Play
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Infinix Hot 9 Play (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 27/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 155,362); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Play doesn't; the Infinix Hot 9 Play is noticeably lighter (209g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Infinix Hot 9 Play
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 155362
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Play better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 234g
- Better portability (44/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Infinix Hot 9 Play, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Infinix Hot 9 Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition) - 32/2GBAndroid 9.0 (Pie) - 32/3GB, 64/3-4GB | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 171.8×78.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Infinix Hot 9 Play
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Infinix Hot 9 Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Infinix Hot 9 Play by 1124.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (80/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (84/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 9 Play is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Infinix Hot 9 Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Play by 50 points (77/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Infinix Hot 9 Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Infinix Hot 9 Play — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Infinix Hot 9 Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Infinix Hot 9 Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Infinix Hot 9 Play?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Infinix Hot 9 Play is a better fit for those who care about battery life.