Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs OnePlus 16
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 75/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,902,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
OnePlus 16
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6800 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 86/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 20 points higher (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 248 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 20 points (95/100 vs 75/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the OnePlus 16?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the OnePlus 16?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.