Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo V29 Lite
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo V29 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 592,015); the Vivo V29 Lite is noticeably lighter (177g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo V29 Lite
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo V29 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 177g vs 248g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo V29 Lite, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 46/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite (75/100 vs 46/100). 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 V29 Lite (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (74/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo V29 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo V29 Lite
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V29 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Vivo V29 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Vivo V29 Lite by 221.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite (75/100 vs 46/100).
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 V29 Lite (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (74/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo V29 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Lite by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo V29 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo V29 Lite — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo V29 Lite?
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 Vivo V29 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo V29 Lite?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.