Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 77/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,902,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1902468
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 225g vs 234g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 8 points higher (85/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 51.7% 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 Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.