Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Huawei Pura 90 Plus
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Huawei Pura 90 Plus (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9025. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,325,732); the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is noticeably lighter (220g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1325732
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4199
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Plus better?
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 50W
- Lighter: 220g vs 248g
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Huawei Pura 90 Plus, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus 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 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Huawei Pura 90 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | HiSilicon Kirin 9025 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1325732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4199 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1276x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | HarmonyOS 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.1×76.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | $815 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1276x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Huawei Pura 90 Plus
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Huawei Pura 90 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei Pura 90 Plus by 43.5% 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 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus 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 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Plus by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Plus — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Huawei Pura 90 Plus?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Huawei Pura 90 Plus is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.