Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei nova 12 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei nova 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Kirin 9000S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,117,236); the Huawei nova 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei nova 12 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1117236
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 222g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei nova 12 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). 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 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei nova 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Kirin 9000S | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1117236 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1325 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4118 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1224x2776 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 4.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei nova 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei nova 12 Pro by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (68/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 Pro (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (62/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 12 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Huawei nova 12 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei nova 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.