Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3900); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,712,393); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1712393
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 222g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1712393 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 5.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (85/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users.