Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 1,902,468); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 5775
- Lighter: 190g vs 248g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (72/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 40.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (86/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (72/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25+ 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 Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.