Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5010); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 528,398); the TCL 50 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (196g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 248g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (62/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 260.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (75/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (62/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.