Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 343,622); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G is noticeably lighter (180g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 343622
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 318
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1201
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 248g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (76/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Huawei nova 8 SE 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 161.5×74.8×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 8 SE 4G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Huawei nova 8 SE 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 453.7% 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 8 SE 4G (75/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (74/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G (86/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (76/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Huawei nova 8 SE 4G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.