Huawei Mate 90 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei Mate 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $895 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6600); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,582,664).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 224g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1582664
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $895
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 90 — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (98/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (87/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1582664 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2832 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $895 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Mate 90 by 59.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $3. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $3 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (98/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (87/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Mate 90 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Mate 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.