Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (2021) runs on the Kirin 710A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 33/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 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 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth is noticeably lighter (179g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Huawei nova 8 SE Youth better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 248g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 42 points higher (75/100 vs 33/100). 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 31/100). 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 Youth (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (67/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Huawei nova 8 SE Youth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Kirin 710A | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 343622 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 318 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1201 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 179 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 Youth
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- 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 Youth
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei nova 8 SE Youth
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Huawei nova 8 SE Youth, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei nova 8 SE Youth 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 Youth (75/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (84/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (74/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth (86/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (67/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth by 42 points (75/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei nova 8 SE Youth?
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 Youth?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.