Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs OnePlus 16
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 77/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,902,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
OnePlus 16
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 18 points higher (95/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 234 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the OnePlus 16?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the OnePlus 16?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.