Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-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 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 1,902,468); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably lighter (218g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 1902468
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 234g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 39.2% 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.