Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Realme GT 5G
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,135,878); the Realme GT 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Realme GT 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 248g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Realme GT 5G, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). 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 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Realme GT 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11, Realme UI 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme GT 5G
- 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
Realme GT 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Realme GT 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Realme GT 5G by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Realme GT 5G are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (74/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (86/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Realme GT 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Realme GT 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Realme GT 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme GT 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Realme GT 5G?
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 Realme GT 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Realme GT 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for active users.