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Huawei Mate 90 vs Huawei nova 16 Ultra

Huawei Mate 90 and Huawei nova 16 Ultra are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Huawei Mate 90

6.9/10

No price yet

Huawei nova 16 Ultra

6.9/10

No price yet

Best for

  • GamingEither - too close to call
  • Keeping it for yearsHuawei Mate 90

Head to head

  • Performance
    7.0
    6.9
  • Gaming
    7.1
    7.0
  • Camera
    6.1
    –
  • Durability
    7.2
    8.2

    Huawei nova 16 Ultra is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass back + silicone polymer back (eco leather) against Glass front (Kunlun Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back.

  • Longevity
    7.7
    6.9

    Huawei Mate 90 should get software updates for about 3 more years, against about 2.7 for Huawei nova 16 Ultra.

  • Connectivity
    6.6
    6.6
  • Extras
    3.7
    3.7
All specifications
Huawei Mate 90
Huawei nova 16 Ultra
General
Condition
Available. Released 2026, October 01
Available. Released 2026, June 06
Model
HLS-AL00
HIP-AL00
Performance
CPU
Kirin 9030
Kirin 9010S
Display
Resolution
1280 x 2832 pixels (~460 ppi density)
1320 x 2856 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Huawei Kunlun Glass 3
Kunlun Glass
Camera
Video Resolution
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR Vivid
4K, 1080p, gyro-EIS, HDR Vivid
Battery and power
Charging Port
66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless 5W reverse wired
100W wired, SCP, UFCS, PD, PPS, QC 50W wireless 7.5W reverse wireless 5W reverse wired
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
LTE
5G Bands
SA/NSA
SA/NSA
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC
6.0, A2DP, LE, L2HC (320-960 kbps HD audio)
Infrared Port
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Build and size
Build
Glass front (Kunlun Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back
Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass back + silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Dimensions
6.75 inches, 110.3 cm 2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)
6.84 inches, 115.0 cm 2 (~90.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei Mate 90 or Huawei nova 16 Ultra?

Huawei Mate 90 and Huawei nova 16 Ultra are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Huawei Mate 90 wins on longevity; Huawei nova 16 Ultra wins on durability.

Which is tougher, Huawei Mate 90 or Huawei nova 16 Ultra?

Huawei nova 16 Ultra is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front (Kunlun Glass), aluminum frame, glass back + silicone polymer back (eco leather) against Glass front (Kunlun Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back.

Which will last more years, Huawei Mate 90 or Huawei nova 16 Ultra?

Huawei Mate 90 should get software updates for about 3 more years, against about 2.7 for Huawei nova 16 Ultra.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Huawei Mate 90 or Huawei nova 16 Ultra?

Huawei Mate 90 scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Huawei Mate 90 or Huawei nova 16 Ultra?

Huawei Mate 90 is the newer of the two, released October 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.