Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-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 1,251,512); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1251512
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 222g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1251512 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 65/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (68/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.