Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y81i
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 18/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 155,362); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81i doesn't; the Vivo Y81i is noticeably lighter (143g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Vivo Y81i
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 155362
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3260 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y81i better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 234g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y81i, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (77/100 vs 18/100). 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 10/100). 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 Vivo Y81i (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (85/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Vivo Y81i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 486 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3260 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 143 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y81i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y81i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y81i
- 3260 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Vivo Y81i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y81i by 1124.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (80/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y81i significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (85/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y81i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y81i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y81i — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y81i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y81i?
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 Vivo Y81i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.