Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Tecno Phantom 9
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 31/100 (a 46-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 199,111); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Tecno Phantom 9
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 199111
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 234g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Tecno Phantom 9, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 22/100). 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 Phantom 9 (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Tecno Phantom 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (74/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Tecno Phantom 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Tecno Phantom 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 855.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (80/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Tecno Phantom 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (74/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 46 points (77/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Tecno Phantom 9 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Tecno Phantom 9?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.