Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Poco F9 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 77/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 1,902,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Poco F9 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 234g vs 238g
- Better portability (36/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 6800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Poco F9 Ultra, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 13 points higher (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Poco F9 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 4165108 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8050 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 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 238 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- 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 F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Poco F9 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (98/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco F9 Ultra — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Poco F9 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.