Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,811,490); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (68/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1811490
- Lighter: 201g vs 222g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 46.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (96/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (68/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (74/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.