Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Realme V23i
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Realme V23i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 35/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 515,647); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V23i doesn't; the Realme V23i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Realme V23i
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 515647
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Realme V23i better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 222g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Realme V23i, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 40 points higher (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Realme V23i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.8×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme V23i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V23i
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme V23i
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Realme V23i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Realme V23i by 251.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (78/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (68/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme V23i notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Realme V23i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme V23i by 40 points (75/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Realme V23i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme V23i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Realme V23i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Realme V23i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Realme V23i?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.