Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Tecno Camon 12 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 25/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 177554
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 234g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Tecno Camon 12 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 161 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Tecno Camon 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 971.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (80/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (74/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 52 points (77/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Tecno Camon 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.