Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 879,714); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 248g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (70/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Tecno Pova Curve by 116.3% 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 Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (75/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (70/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Curve — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.