Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Realme Neo8
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 77/100. Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,902,468); the Realme Neo8 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Realme Neo8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 234g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Realme Neo8 received the same MobileRank rating — 77/100. In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 41.0% 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 Neo8 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Realme Neo8?
Both devices scored 77/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme Neo8 (91/100 vs 80/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Realme Neo8?
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 Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Realme Neo8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.