Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 75/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,902,468); the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably lighter (225g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 5775
- Lighter: 225g vs 248g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 10 points higher (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 37.2% 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 Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.