Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Huawei nova Y72S
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Huawei nova Y72S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y72S is noticeably lighter (207g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Huawei nova Y72S
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 424216
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Huawei nova Y72S better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 222g
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Huawei nova Y72S, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). 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 30/100). 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 Y72S (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova Y72S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Huawei nova Y72S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 22W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 168.3×77.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova Y72S
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova Y72S
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Huawei nova Y72S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Huawei nova Y72S 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 Y72S (78/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova Y72S are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova Y72S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y72S by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Huawei nova Y72S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova Y72S — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova Y72S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Huawei nova Y72S?
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 Y72S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.