Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Poco F8
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,902,468); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Poco F8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 234g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Poco F8, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (54/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 234 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 86/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (54/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Poco F8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Poco F8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Poco F8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.