Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Huawei nova 3
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei nova 3 (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 32/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 470,805); the Huawei nova 3 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Huawei nova 3
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei nova 3 better?
- Lighter: 166g vs 248g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei nova 3, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 43 points higher (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (74/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Huawei nova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Hisilicon Kirin 970 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 470805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1617 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3750 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 8TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 157.0×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 3
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 3
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 3
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Huawei nova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei nova 3 by 304.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (75/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (74/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 (86/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 3 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (87/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 3 by 43 points (75/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 3 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Huawei nova 3?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.