Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo iQOO 9T
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4700); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO 9T is noticeably lighter (206g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo iQOO 9T
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1636
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 206g vs 248g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). 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 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (53/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo iQOO 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 248 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (86/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (53/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.