Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Oppo A8
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Oppo A8 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 25/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4230); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 199,111); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A8 doesn't; the Oppo A8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Oppo A8
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4230 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Oppo A8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 248g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Oppo A8, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 50 points higher (75/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (75/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Oppo A8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4230 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.9×75.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Oppo A8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo A8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Oppo A8
- 4230 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Oppo A8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Oppo A8 by 855.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (75/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 (86/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A8 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Oppo A8 by 50 points (75/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Oppo A8 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Oppo A8?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.