Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei nova 11i
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 424,216); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't; the Huawei nova 11i is noticeably lighter (193g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei nova 11i
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 424216
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 222g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei nova 11i, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei nova 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 11i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 11i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 11i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei nova 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei nova 11i by 327.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (78/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (84/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (68/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (85/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 11i — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Huawei nova 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.