Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 74/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,420,808); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1420808
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 203g vs 234g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (86/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 12S Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.