Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (2024) runs on the Kirin 9010. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5600); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably lighter (248g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 248g vs 298g
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Huawei Mate XT Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Kirin 9010 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1177196 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 4.2 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 248 g | 298 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Huawei Mate XT Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei Mate XT Ultimate by 61.6% 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 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (31/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate XT Ultimate is a better fit for active users.