Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Xiaomi 17T
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17T is faster in AnTuTu (2,173,332 vs 1,902,468); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1555
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2173332 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5775
- Lighter: 185g vs 248g
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (74/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 2173332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 248 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 12.5% 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 Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (86/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T 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 Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the Xiaomi 17T by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.