Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Battery capacity (6,800 mAh)
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Wired charging speed
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Screen size
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Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Total weight (248g)
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Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (5.9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Mate 80 RS Ultimate | Mate 90 RS Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.9" | |
| 1,320 × 2,848 | 1,320 × 2,848 | |
| Dual-layer LTPO OLED | Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 8,000 nits | 12,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| 6.2x | 4x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, Face ID, accelerometer, barometer, compass, fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, proximity | BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only, Face ID, accelerometer, altimeter, barometer, compass, fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Kirin 9030 Pro (6 nm) | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| 20 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 6,800 mAh | |
| 100W | 100W | |
| 80W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 249g | 248g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.4mm | |
| Glass front, titanium alloy frame | Glass front (Xuanwu Kunlun Glass), titanium frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Huawei Mate 80 RS Ultimate
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Highest resolution main camera.