Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei Mate X5
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei Mate X5 (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5060); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,062,256); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (222g vs 243g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei Mate X5
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1062256
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 222g vs 243g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X5 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei Mate X5, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (68/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (85/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei Mate X5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1062256 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 2224x2496 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5060 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 4.0 (China), EMUI (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 156.9×141.5×5.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 243 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate X5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate X5
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2224x2496
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate X5
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei Mate X5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei Mate X5 by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (78/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate X5 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (68/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X5 (85/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate X5 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate X5 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Huawei Mate X5?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate X5 is a better fit for active users.