Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,627,862); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1627862
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Lighter: 222g vs 225g
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better camera (70/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 11.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (85/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.