Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Realme GT 8
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 1,902,468); the Realme GT 8 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Realme GT 8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 234g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 39.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max 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 Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Realme GT 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.