Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-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 1,251,512); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy A56
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1251512
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 248g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (67/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1251512 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 52.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (67/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.