Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Vivo V29
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Vivo V29 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 783,606); the Vivo V29 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Vivo V29
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Vivo V29 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 248g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Vivo V29, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Vivo V29 (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (72/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Vivo V29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo V29
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V29
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V29
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Vivo V29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Vivo V29 by 142.8% 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 (75/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (86/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (72/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo V29?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Vivo V29?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo V29 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo V29?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Vivo V29?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Vivo V29?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.