Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Huawei Mate Xs 2
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,135,878); the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is thinner (5.4mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Huawei Mate Xs 2
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 248g vs 255g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Huawei Mate Xs 2 better?
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei Mate Xs 2, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 7 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 255 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Huawei Mate Xs 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (74/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (86/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Huawei Mate Xs 2?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for active users.