Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Huawei nova 12s
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei nova 12s (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 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 783,606); the Huawei nova 12s is noticeably lighter (168g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Huawei nova 12s
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Huawei nova 12s better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 248g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei nova 12s, 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 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 44/100). 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 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei nova 12s are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (90/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Huawei nova 12s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1084x2412 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 60 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 12s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 12s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Huawei nova 12s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei nova 12s by 142.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (75/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei nova 12s are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s (86/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12s significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (90/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12s by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 12s — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Huawei nova 12s?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.