Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,902,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1902468
- Lighter: 226g vs 234g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 48.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.