Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6800); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 1,902,468); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 218g vs 248g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (46/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3032039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $469 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 37.3% 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 Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (90/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (46/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.