Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 68/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4700); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,087,886 vs 1,902,468); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2087886 vs 1902468
- Lighter: 190g vs 234g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (77/100 vs 68/100). 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 50/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 2087886 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 8.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (74/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (86/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.