Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G is noticeably lighter (181g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A73 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 248g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (75/100 vs 54/100). 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 A73 5G (74/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (74/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy A73 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A73 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy A73 5G by 142.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (75/100 vs 54/100).
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 A73 5G (74/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G (86/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (74/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.