Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. Both devices score the same overall rating of 77/100. 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 Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,902,468); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (215g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1902468
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 234g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 77/100. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 234 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 44.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (86/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
Both devices scored 77/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (96/100 vs 80/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
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 Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.