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Huawei Mate 90 vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?

Huawei Mate 90 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 95.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

Head-to-head
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Huawei · 2026

Huawei Mate 90

Huawei Mate 90
95/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Apple · 2024

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max
80/ 100
Launch price$1,199
Head-to-head

Huawei Mate 90 wins overall; iPhone 16 Pro Max takes 2 of 6 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Huawei Mate 90
Huawei Mate 90
1 win
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro Max
2 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplaySecurity
Huawei Mate 90iPhone 16 Pro Max
Category winners

Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score

  • Speedfrom specsiPhone 16 Pro Max
    84
    91
  • Camerafrom specsiPhone 16 Pro Max
    82
    91
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieTie
    60
    60
  • Batteryfrom specsHuawei Mate 90
    90
    47
  • Displayfrom specsTie
    92
    92
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityTie
    100
    100
  • ValueNot enough data
Key differences
  • Huawei Mate 90 has the bigger battery6,600 mAh vs 4,685 mAh
  • Huawei Mate 90 charges faster66W vs 27W
  • Huawei Mate 90 has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.75"
  • Huawei Mate 90 is lighter217 g vs 227 g
  • Huawei Mate 90 has a sharper selfie camera13 MP vs 12 MP
  • Huawei Mate 90 has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A18 Pro vs Kirin 9030
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Huawei Mate 90
  • ✓10 g lighter (217 g vs 227 g), easier to hold
  • ✓Bigger 6,600 mAh battery (+1,915 mAh)
  • ✓50 MP main camera
Reasons to buy iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • ✓48 MP main camera
  • ✓6.9" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationHuawei Mate 90iPhone 16 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen
Screen typeLTPO OLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size6.75"6.9"
Resolution & Density2832x1280 2868x1320 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate120 Hz adaptive120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/A2,000 nits peak
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 16 Pro Max Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorKirin 9030 Apple A18 Pro (3nm)
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedApple GPU (6-core)
Operating SystemHarmonyOS 7iOS 18
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256/512/1024 GB256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 16 Pro Max Wins Camera
Primary Camera50 MP, OIS48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Sony IMX903
Telephoto Zoom50 MP (4x optical zoom), OIS12 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS
Ultrawide Camera40 MP48 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens13 MP12 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Huawei Mate 90 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions161.9 x 75.7 x 8 mm163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
Weight217 g227 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68/IP69IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Huawei Mate 90 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity6,600 mAh4,685 mAh
Wired Fast Charging66W27W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging50W wireless charging25W wireless charging
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedWi-Fi 7
BluetoothNot listed5.3
USB Port & SpeedNot listedUSB-C 3.0
NFCYesYes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on request$1,199
Our verdict

Huawei Mate 90 wins — BeastScore 95.0/100

The Huawei Mate 90 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,600 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and faster charging (66W vs 27W). The iPhone 16 Pro Max is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.75").

Buy Huawei Mate 90 if you want

Larger battery: 6,600 mAh vs 4,685 mAh · Faster wired charging: 66W vs 27W

Buy iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want

Reliable all-round performance.

Common questions

Which is better: Huawei Mate 90 or iPhone 16 Pro Max?

The Huawei Mate 90 is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (6,600 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and faster charging (66W vs 27W). The iPhone 16 Pro Max is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.75"). BeastScore: Huawei Mate 90 95.0/100, iPhone 16 Pro Max 80.0/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei Mate 90 and iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Huawei Mate 90 has a 6.75-inch display and 6600 mAh battery. iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery.

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