Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Nokia X20
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Nokia X20 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480. 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 4470); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 435,710); the Nokia X20 is noticeably lighter (220g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Nokia X20
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Nokia X20 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 248g
- Better portability (36/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Nokia X20, 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 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Nokia X20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 435710 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 689 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1597 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4470 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | $415 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia X20
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X20
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia X20
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Nokia X20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Nokia X20 by 336.6% 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 X20 (75/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia X20 (74/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 (86/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X20 is a bit better (36/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia X20 by 36 points (75/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia X20 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Nokia X20?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.