Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 66/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3900); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,712,393); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1712393
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 234g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1712393 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 11.1% 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 is a bit better (80/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (86/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.