Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Tecno Spark 3
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Tecno Spark 3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 17/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 155,362); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Tecno Spark 3
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 3 better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Tecno Spark 3, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 58 points higher (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Tecno Spark 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1500 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | — | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 155.3×75.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 3
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 3
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1500
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 3
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Tecno Spark 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Tecno Spark 3 by 1124.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (75/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 3 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Tecno Spark 3?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 by 58 points (75/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Tecno Spark 3?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Spark 3 — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Tecno Spark 3?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Tecno Spark 3?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Tecno Spark 3?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.