Huawei Mate 90 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 90 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $895 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,582,664); the Huawei Mate 90 is noticeably lighter (217g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 90 better?
- Lighter: 217g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $895 vs $986
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1582664
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 90 — 60/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1582664 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2832 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $895 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP 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 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 90 by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $91. Huawei Mate 90 was $91 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 (100/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (49/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.