Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Nokia XR21
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 592,015); the Nokia XR21 is noticeably lighter (231g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Nokia XR21
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 231g vs 248g
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Nokia XR21, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Nokia XR21 by 221.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (75/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (74/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (86/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (31/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Nokia XR21?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.