Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Nubia Air
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-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 639,225); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Nubia Air
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Nubia Air better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 248g
- Better portability (90/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Nubia Air, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (90/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Nubia Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Nubia Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Nubia Air by 197.6% 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Air (75/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Air (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (90/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Nubia Air by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Nubia Air — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Nubia Air?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.