Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. 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 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is faster in AnTuTu (2,920,032 vs 1,902,468); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2920032 vs 1902468
- Lighter: 162g vs 234g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (77/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 2920032 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9600 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 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 S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 34.8% 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (86/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 leads on performance (91/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.