Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei nova Y71
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei nova Y71 (2023) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 33/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 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 Y71 doesn't; the Huawei nova Y71 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei nova Y71
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 343622
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y71 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 222g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei nova Y71, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 42 points higher (75/100 vs 33/100). 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y71 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei nova Y71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 168.3×77.7×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova Y71
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y71
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei nova Y71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei nova Y71 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 Y71 (78/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (84/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (68/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y71 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova Y71?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y71 by 42 points (75/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova Y71?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova Y71 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova Y71?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova Y71?
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 Y71?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.