Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Nokia 8
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 29/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Nokia 8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 248g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Nokia 8, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 46 points higher (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (84/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Nokia 8 by 334.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (75/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (86/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (84/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 46 points (75/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Nokia 8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.