Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (2025) runs on the Kirin 9020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-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 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably lighter (248g vs 298g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4446
- 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 68/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 51/100)
- 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 XTs Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 62/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 51/100). 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 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (74/100 vs 51/100). 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 XTs Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Kirin 9020 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1383793 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1370 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4446 | |
| 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 | 40 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 5.1 (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 XTs Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- 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 XTs 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 XTs Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate by 37.5% 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 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate (74/100 vs 51/100).
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 XTs Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Mate XTs Ultimate is a better fit for active users.