Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Nubia Air
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 51/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Nubia Air
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 639225
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 234g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Nubia Air, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Nubia Air by 197.6% 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 Nubia Air (80/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 26 points (77/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.