Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Poco X8 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 64/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,754 vs 1,902,468); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Poco X8 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085754 vs 1902468
- Lighter: 196g vs 234g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (77/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 2085754 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 8.8% 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 Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.