Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Oppo A8
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Oppo A8 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 199,111); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A8 doesn't; the Oppo A8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Oppo A8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 199111
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Oppo A8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 234g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Oppo A8, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Oppo A8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4230 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.9×75.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Oppo A8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo A8
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Oppo A8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Oppo A8 by 855.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (80/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (86/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Oppo A8 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Oppo A8?
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 Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.