Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei nova 9 SE
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4000); 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 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei nova 9 SE
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 424216
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 222g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei nova 9 SE, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). 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 44/100). 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 9 SE (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei nova 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4000 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP 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 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei nova 9 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 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 9 SE (78/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (84/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (68/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (85/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (65/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 9 SE — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova 9 SE?
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 9 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 9 SE?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.