Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei nova 5i Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei nova 5i Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 565,851); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5i Pro doesn't; the Huawei nova 5i Pro is noticeably lighter (178g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei nova 5i Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 565851
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 222g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei nova 5i Pro, 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 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (69/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei nova 5i Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei nova 5i Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei nova 5i Pro by 220.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (78/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (68/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (69/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5i Pro by 31 points (75/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 5i Pro — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Huawei nova 5i Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.