Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Realme 9 5G Speed
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 50/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 783,606); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Realme 9 5G Speed is noticeably lighter (199g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Realme 9 5G Speed
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 783606
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 234g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Realme 9 5G Speed, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (54/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Realme 9 5G Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Realme 9 5G Speed, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 142.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (80/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (86/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed 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 Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed by 27 points (77/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme 9 5G Speed — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Realme 9 5G Speed?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.