Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Mate 90
Battery capacity (6,600 mAh)
WinsCharging
nova 15 Ultra
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
nova 15 Ultra
Screen size (6.84")
WinsWeight
nova 15 Ultra
Total weight (209g)
WinsValue
Mate 90
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.1/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Mate 90 | nova 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.75" | 6.84" | |
| 1,280 × 2,832 | 1,320 × 2,856 | |
| LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 4,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 4x | 3.7x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only, Face ID, accelerometer, altimeter, barometer, compass, fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Virtual proximity sensing BDS Satellite Calling and Messaging - China only, accelerometer, compass, gyro | |
Performance | ||
| Kirin 9030 | Kirin 9010S | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,600 mAh | 6,500 mAh | |
| 66W | 100W | |
| 50W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 217g | 209g | |
| 8mm | 6.8mm | |
| Glass front (Kunlun Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Huawei Mate 90
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Huawei nova 15 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei nova 15 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.