Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 75/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6600); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,811,490).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1811490
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6600 mAh
- Lighter: 219g vs 222g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (98/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (98/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.