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 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is faster in AnTuTu (2,920,032 vs 1,902,468); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g 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 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2920032 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9600 vs 5775
- Lighter: 162g vs 248g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 leads (91/100 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 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). 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 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (89/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 2920032 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9600 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 34.8% 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 Samsung Galaxy S25 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
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 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (89/100 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 9 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 — 66/100.
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 (91/100 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.