Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 80
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei Pura 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s. 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 5170); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,200,000); the Huawei Pura 80 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Huawei Pura 80
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1200000
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5170 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 80 better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 248g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei Pura 80, 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (74/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (48/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Huawei Pura 80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1200000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1421 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4323 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5170 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 5.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 248 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 80
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 80
- 5170 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Huawei Pura 80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei Pura 80 by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 80 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (74/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 80 (86/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 80 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (48/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Huawei Pura 80 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Pura 80 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Huawei Pura 80?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura 80 is a better fit for active users.