Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Nokia G42
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 39/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 477,542); the Nokia G42 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Nokia G42
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1816
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 248g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Nokia G42, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 36 points higher (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Nokia G42 by 298.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (75/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G42 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia G42 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Nokia G42?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.