Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1627862
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 234g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). 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 is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 16.9% 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 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 6 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 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.