Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 879,714); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 879714
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 234g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova Curve by 116.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (80/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Curve — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.