Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Tecno Camon 12
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Tecno Camon 12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 22/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); 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 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Tecno Camon 12
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 177554
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 12 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 234g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Tecno Camon 12, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (77/100 vs 22/100). 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 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (74/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (75/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Tecno Camon 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4000 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| 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 | 166.0×75.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 12
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Camon 12
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Tecno Camon 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Tecno Camon 12 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 (80/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (74/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (75/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 by 55 points (77/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Tecno Camon 12 — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Camon 12?
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?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.