Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei Mate Xs 2
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably lighter (222g vs 255g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei Mate Xs 2
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1135878
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 222g vs 255g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei Mate Xs 2 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei Mate Xs 2, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 255 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei Mate Xs 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (68/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for active users.