Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Poco M8
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5520); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 840,353); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Poco M8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 840353
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 222g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Poco M8, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 55/100). 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Poco M8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | $209 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Poco M8 by 115.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (68/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Poco M8?
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 Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Poco M8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.