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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

Mate 90 Pro Max90Mate 90 RS Ultimate91

Verdict

The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is not clearly ahead in any section, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads in performance; they are even on camera, battery, display, design & durability and connectivity & features.

The biggest difference is performance: 84 vs 87 points.

  • Mate 90 Pro Max leads in 2 fields
  • Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads in 2 fields
  • 35 ties

39 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scoresMate 90 Pro MaxMate 90 RS Ultimate
Overall
Performance8487
Camera8989
Battery100100
Display9797
Design & durability8485
Connectivity & features8787

Full specifications

Performance

Chipset performance index
Mate 90 Pro Max: 78/100
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 82/100(Better)
Chipset
Mate 90 Pro Max: Kirin 9050
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Kirin 9050 Pro
RAM (max)
Mate 90 Pro Max: 16 GB
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 16 GB
Storage (max)
Mate 90 Pro Max: 1 TB
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 2 TB

Camera

Main camera resolution
Mate 90 Pro Max: 200 MP
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 200 MP
Main sensor size
Mate 90 Pro Max: 1/1.28″
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 1/1.28″
Optical stabilization (OIS)
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
Ultra-wide camera
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
Telephoto camera
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
Periscope lens
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
Optical zoom
Mate 90 Pro Max: 4×
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 4×
Video recording
Mate 90 Pro Max: 4K 30 fps
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 4K 30 fps
Front camera
Mate 90 Pro Max: 13 MP
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 13 MP
Front camera 4K video
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes

Battery

Battery capacity
Mate 90 Pro Max: 6800 mAh
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 6800 mAh
Wired charging
Mate 90 Pro Max: 100 W
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 100 W
Wireless charging
Mate 90 Pro Max: 50 W
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 50 W
Reverse charging
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
Reverse charging type
Mate 90 Pro Max: Wired & wireless
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Wired & wireless

Display

Screen size
Mate 90 Pro Max: 6.9″
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 6.9″
Panel type
Mate 90 Pro Max: LTPO OLED
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
Mate 90 Pro Max: 120 Hz
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 120 Hz
Pixel density
Mate 90 Pro Max: 455 ppi
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 455 ppi
Peak brightness
Mate 90 Pro Max: 12000 nits
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 12000 nits
Resolution
Mate 90 Pro Max: 1320x2848
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 1320x2848
Screen protection
Mate 90 Pro Max: Huawei Kunlun Glass 3
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Xuanwu Kunlun Glass

Design & durability

Weight
Mate 90 Pro Max: 234 g(Better)
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 248 g
Thickness
Mate 90 Pro Max: 8.2 mm(Better)
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 8.4 mm
Dust & water resistance
Mate 90 Pro Max: IP68 + IP69
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: IP68 + IP69
Back material
Mate 90 Pro Max: Fiber
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Fiber
Frame material
Mate 90 Pro Max: Aluminum
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Titanium(Better)

Connectivity & features

5G
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
Wi-Fi
Mate 90 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
Mate 90 Pro Max: 6.0
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 6.0
USB speed
Mate 90 Pro Max: USB 3.x
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: USB 3.x
USB port
Mate 90 Pro Max: USB-C 3.1
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: USB-C 3.1
DisplayPort output
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
NFC
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
eSIM
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
Ultra-wideband (UWB)
Mate 90 Pro Max: No
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: No
Satellite connectivity
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
Stereo speakers
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
Mate 90 Pro Max: No
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: No
Fingerprint reader
Mate 90 Pro Max: Side-mounted
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Side-mounted
3D face unlock
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
Infrared blaster
Mate 90 Pro Max: Yes
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: Yes
FM radio
Mate 90 Pro Max: No
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: No
microSD slot
Mate 90 Pro Max: No
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: No
Card slot
Mate 90 Pro Max: No
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: No

General

Operating system
Mate 90 Pro Max: HarmonyOS 7.0
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: HarmonyOS 7.0
Launch price
Mate 90 Pro Max: About 1260 EUR
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: About 1720 EUR
Year
Mate 90 Pro Max: 2026
Mate 90 RS Ultimate: 2026
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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—Mate 90 Pro MaxMate 90 RS Ultimate
Network
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTELTE
5G bandsSA/NSASA/NSA
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced2026, October 012026, October 01
StatusAvailable. Released 2026, October 01Available. Released 2026, November 11
Body
Dimensions164.5 x 78.7 x 8.2 mm (6.48 x 3.10 x 0.32 in)164.5 x 78.7 x 8.4 mm (6.48 x 3.10 x 0.33 in)
Weight234 g (8.25 oz)248 g (8.75 oz)
BuildGlass front (Kunlun Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic backGlass front (Xuanwu Kunlun Glass), titanium frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 3 at a time) IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 3 at a time) IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
Display
TypeDual-layer LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, BT.2020, 12000 nits (peak)*Dual-layer LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1440Hz PWM, HDR Vivid, BT.2020, 12000 nits (peak)*
Size6.9 inches, 117.2 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio)6.9 inches, 117.2 cm2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1320 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~455 ppi density)1320 x 2848 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~455 ppi density)
ProtectionHuawei Kunlun Glass 3 * Measured at an isolated spot during video playback onlyXuanwu Kunlun Glass * Measured at an isolated spot during video playback only
Platform
OSHarmonyOS 7.0HarmonyOS 7.0
ChipsetKirin 9050 or Kirin 9050 ProKirin 9050 Pro
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 2TB 16GB RAM
Main Camera
Triple50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.6, 89mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF50 MP, f/1.4-f/4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.6, 89mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS, 4x optical zoom 40 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), PDAF
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDRLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid
Selfie camera
Single13 MP, f/2.0, 18mm (ultrawide), AF TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)13 MP, f/2.0, 18mm (ultrawide), AF TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
FeaturesHDR, panoramaHDR, panorama
Video4K, 1080p@30/240fps, HDR Vivid, gyro-EIS4K, 1080p@30/240fps, HDR Vivid, gyro-EIS
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo High-definition audioNo High-definition audio
Comms
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
NFCYesYes
Infrared portYesYes
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2
Features
SensorsFace ID, fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China onlyFace ID, fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, altimeter BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only
Battery
Type6800 mAh6800 mAh
Charging100W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 18W reverse wired100W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 18W reverse wired
Misc
ColorsWhite, Green, Black, GoldWhite, Black, Red
ModelsCMM-AL00, CMM-AL10CMU-AL10
PriceAbout 1260 EURAbout 1720 EUR

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