Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Poco M8
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5520); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 840,353); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Poco M8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 840353
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 234g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | $209 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Poco M8 by 126.4% 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 Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (80/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (86/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.