Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Xiaomi 12T Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-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 200 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,469,638); the Xiaomi 12T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Xiaomi 12T Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1469638
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1636
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 248g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 64/100). 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 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Xiaomi 12T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1469638 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12T Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Xiaomi 12T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 29.5% 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 and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the Xiaomi 12T Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Xiaomi 12T Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.