Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 343,622); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 343622
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 222g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (85/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (76/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 3800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei nova 8 SE 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 427.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (78/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (68/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (85/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (76/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.