Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Nubia Air
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Nubia Air
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 639225
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 222g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Nubia Air, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (90/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Nubia Air by 183.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (78/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (68/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (90/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.