Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y90
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Vivo Y90 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 21/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 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 Y90 doesn't; the Vivo Y90 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Vivo Y90
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 155362
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4030 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y90 better?
- Lighter: 163g vs 234g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y90, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (77/100 vs 21/100). 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 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Vivo Y90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 155.1×75.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y90
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y90
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y90
- 4030 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Vivo Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y90 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 Y90 (80/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y90?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 by 56 points (77/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y90?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo Y90 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y90?
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 Y90?
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 Y90?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.