Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei nova 13
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei nova 13 (2024) runs on the Kirin 8000. 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 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 808,658); the Huawei nova 13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei nova 13
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 808658
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 13 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 222g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei nova 13, 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 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (72/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei nova 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Kirin 8000 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 808658 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 909 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2399 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1084x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 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 | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 4.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 161.4×75.3×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 13
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei nova 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei nova 13 by 124.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (78/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova 13 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (68/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 13 (85/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (72/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 13?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 13 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova 13?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 13 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 13?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 13?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Huawei nova 13?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.