Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Poco F8 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,862,914 vs 1,902,468); the Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Poco F8 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3862914 vs 1902468
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 234g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Poco F8 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Poco F8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3862914 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6500 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $729 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- 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
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Poco F8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 50.8% 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 Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F8 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Poco F8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.