Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei nova 12 SE
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 44/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei nova 12 SE
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 424216
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 222g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei nova 12 SE, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 31 points higher (75/100 vs 44/100). 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 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei nova 12 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei nova 12 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei nova 12 SE 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 12 SE (78/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (68/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (85/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE by 31 points (75/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 12 SE — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 12 SE?
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 12 SE?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.