HUAWEI Mate 90, Mate 90 Pro, Mate 90 Pro Max and Mate 90 RS ULTIMATE DESIGN launched with Dual-layer OLED Display, Kirin 9030/9035/9050 Pro SoC
HUAWEI has launched its latest flagship smartphones in the Mate 90 series, the Mate 90, Mate 90 Pro, Mate 90 Pro Max, Mate 90 Pro Max Collector's Edition, and Mate 90 RS ULTIMATE DESIGN in China.
Mate 90, Mate 90 Pro and Mate 90 Pro Max
The Mate 90 and Mate 90 Pro feature 6.75-inch displays, while the Mate 90 Pro Max comes with a larger 6.9-inch screen. All three models support 1.07 billion colors, a 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 300Hz touch sampling, and third-generation Kunlun Glass.
- Mate 90: OLED, P3 wide color gamut, FHD+ 2832 × 1280 resolution
- Mate 90 Pro: Dual-layer OLED, P3 wide color gamut, FHD+ 2832 × 1280 resolution
- Mate 90 Pro Max: Dual-layer OLED, BT.2020 ultra-wide color gamut, FHD+ 2848 × 1320 resolution
The Mate 90 Pro Max Collector's Edition also features a 6.9-inch dual-layer OLED display with BT.2020 ultra-wide color gamut, FHD+ 2848 × 1320 resolution, and Xuanwu Kunlun Glass.
The Mate 90 Pro is equipped with the second-generation Linglong Display, offering up to 12,000 nits of brightness at 1% APL along with an enhanced Tandem OLED panel. HUAWEI claims that the panel lifespan has been extended by 138%.
The Pro Max and Collector's Edition feature Full-color Linglong Displays with up to 12,000 nits of brightness and full BT.2020 end-to-end color management. More than 60 mainstream applications can also upsample P3 content to full-color BT.2020.
The series further supports ambient light detection and a 1-nit ultra-low brightness eye-comfort mode.
Performance and connectivity
The Mate 90 is powered by the Kirin 9030, while the Mate 90 Pro uses the Kirin 9035. The Mate 90 Pro Max and Mate 90 Pro Max Collectors Edition are powered by the Kirin 9050 Pro.
All models run HarmonyOS 7, which integrates the hardware, software, chipset, and cloud services. According to HUAWEI’s laboratory testing, performance has improved by 27% on the Mate 90, 20% on the Mate 90 Pro, and 31% on the Mate 90 Pro Max Premium Edition compared with their respective previous-generation models.
The Kirin 9050 Pro supports hyper-threading and hardware ray tracing of up to 55 million rays per second. The Mate 90 Pro Max also incorporates the LogicFolding Tau architecture with 5 million signal transmission bonds and up to 125 TB/s inter-die bandwidth.
For connectivity, the Mate 90 series uses a converged Wi-Fi and cellular antenna architecture that provides a 2dB signal gain. All models support eSIM, while the Pro Max supports four-SIM and three-standby functionality.
Camera features
The Mate 90, Mate 90 Pro, and Mate 90 Pro Max feature True-to-Color Camera 3.0 with full-focal-length infrared optical coating. HUAWEI claims this technology improves overall color accuracy by 37% and skin-tone accuracy by 62%.
The XMAGE True-to-Color Portrait engine includes Portrait original, Soft light portrait, Dazzling fireworks, and Starburst modes.
- Mate 90: 50MP ultra-wide zoom camera, f/1.4–f/4.0, OIS, RYYB; 40MP ultra-wide-angle camera, f/2.2, RYYB; 50MP super-focus telephoto, f/2.2, OIS, RYYB; third-generation Red Maple original color camera
- Mate 90 Pro: 50MP ultra-focusing camera, f/1.4–f/4.0, OIS, RYYB; 40MP ultra-wide-angle camera, f/2.2, RYYB; 50MP ultra-focusing macro telephoto, f/2.1, OIS, RYYB; third-generation Red Maple original color camera
- Mate 90 Pro Max: 50MP ultra-high dynamic range camera, f/1.4–f/4.0, OIS, RYYB; 40MP ultra-wide-angle camera, f/2.2, RYYB; 200MP large-sensor telephoto, f/2.6, OIS, telephoto macro, RYYB; third-generation Red Maple original color camera
All three models offer 4x optical zoom, 8x optical quality zoom, and up to 100x digital zoom. Video recording is supported at up to 4K 3840 × 2160 resolution.
For selfies and video calls, the phones feature a 13MP f/2.0 ultra-wide front camera with autofocus, along with a 3D Depth Sensing Camera.
The Mate 90 Pro Max additionally features an 18 EV ultra-HDR main camera, CIPA 7.5-rated hardware image stabilization, and a dedicated live-streaming optimization mode.
Battery and charging
The Mate 90 is equipped with a 6,600mAh battery supporting 66W wired charging, 5W wired reverse charging, and 50W wireless charging with wireless reverse charging.
The Mate 90 Pro also packs a 6,600mAh battery but increases wired charging to 100W. It supports 18W wired reverse charging and 50W wireless charging with wireless reverse charging.
The Mate 90 Pro Max and Mate 90 Pro Max Collector's Edition feature larger 6,800mAh batteries. Both models support 100W wired charging, 18W wired reverse charging, and 50W wireless charging with wireless reverse charging.
Memory and storage
- Mate 90: 12GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB storage
- Mate 90 Pro: 12GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB storage
- Mate 90 Pro Max: 12GB/16GB RAM, 512GB/1TB storage
- Mate 90 Pro Max Collector's Edition: 16GB RAM, 512GB/1TB storage
HarmonyOS and AI features
The Mate 90 Pro Max and higher-end models also include a 30B MoE full-modal on-device foundation model.
Key HarmonyOS and Celia features include:
- Celia Memories: Syncs and organizes content from more than 50 mainstream applications.
- Celia navigation bar: Recommends more than 30 context-aware actions based on the content displayed on the screen.
- Celia Call 2.0: Supports automated call answering, call summaries, and real-time translation.
- Celia Gallery Assistant: Enables voice- and text-based photo editing and instant video generation.
- HarmonyOS Interconnect: Enables remote Huawei Share and one-tap sharing across multiple HarmonyOS devices.
Durability
The entire Mate 90 lineup carries an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance at depths of up to 6 meters. The devices also offer IP69 protection against high-temperature and high-pressure water sprays.
HUAWEI Mate 90 Specifications
| Display | 6.75-inch OLED, 1.07 billion colors, P3 wide color gamut, FHD+ 2832 × 1280 pixels, 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 300Hz touch sampling |
| Glass | Third-generation Kunlun Glass |
| Processor | Kirin 9030 |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 |
| Memory & storage | 12GB RAM; 256GB / 512GB / 1TB storage |
| Rear cameras | 50MP ultra-wide zoom, f/1.4–f/4.0, OIS, RYYB; 40MP ultra-wide-angle, f/2.2, RYYB; 50MP super-focus telephoto, f/2.2, OIS, RYYB; third-generation Red Maple original color camera |
| Camera features | HUAWEI XMAGE True-to-Color Camera 3.0, XMAGE True-to-Color Portrait engine, third-generation Red Maple original color camera |
| Rear zoom | 4x optical, 8x optical quality, 100x digital |
| Rear video | Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) |
| Front camera | 13MP ultra-wide, f/2.0, autofocus + 3D Depth Sensing Camera |
| Connectivity | 2 nano SIM, eSIM; Wi-Fi 7 (2.4GHz / 5GHz); Bluetooth 6.0; USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1; NFC; BeiDou Satellite Messaging; GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS and NavIC |
| Sensors | 3D face recognition, attitude, gravity, infrared, side fingerprint, Hall, barometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light, proximity, camera laser autofocus and color temperature |
| Audio | Huawei Histen, stereo |
| Dimensions | 161.9 × 75.7 × 7.95mm |
| Weight | Approx. 217g |
| Battery & charging | 6,600mAh typical; up to 66W wired SuperCharge, 5W wired reverse charging; 50W wireless SuperCharge and wireless reverse charging |
| Water/dust resistance | IP68 up to 6m; IP69 high-temperature, high-pressure water spray resistance |
HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro, and HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro Max / Collector's Edition Specifications
| Specification | HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro | HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro Max / Collector's Edition |
| Display | 6.75-inch dual-layer OLED, 1.07 billion colors, P3 wide color gamut, FHD+ 2832 × 1280 pixels, 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 300Hz touch sampling | 6.9-inch dual-layer OLED, 1.07 billion colors, BT.2020 ultra-wide color gamut, FHD+ 2848 × 1320 pixels, 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 300Hz touch sampling |
| Glass | Third-generation Kunlun Glass | Third-generation Kunlun Glass; Collector's Edition uses Xuanwu Kunlun Glass |
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Kirin 9050 Pro |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Memory & storage | 12GB / 16GB RAM; 256GB / 512GB / 1TB storage | Mate 90 Pro Max: 12GB / 16GB RAM, 512GB / 1TB storageCollector's Edition: 16GB RAM, 512GB / 1TB storage |
| Rear cameras | 50MP ultra-focusing, f/1.4–f/4.0, OIS, RYYB; 40MP ultra-wide-angle, f/2.2, RYYB; 50MP ultra-focusing macro telephoto, f/2.1, OIS, RYYB; third-generation Red Maple original color camera | 50MP ultra-high dynamic range, f/1.4–f/4.0, OIS, RYYB; 40MP ultra-wide-angle, f/2.2, RYYB; 200MP large-sensor telephoto, f/2.6, OIS, telephoto macro, RYYB; third-generation Red Maple original color camera |
| Camera features | XMAGE Style, XMAGE Smart Shooting, Starburst, Super Night Scene, Spectacular Fireworks, Spectacular Starry Sky, Portrait Mode, Professional Mode, Super Macro, AI Photography Master, and Telephoto Conversion(90 Mate Pro Max) | |
| Rear zoom | 4x optical, 8x optical quality, 100x digital | |
| Rear video | Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) | |
| Front camera | 13MP ultra-wide-angle, f/2.0, autofocus + 3D Depth Sensing Camera | |
| Battery & charging | 6,600mAh typical; up to 100W wired SuperCharge, 18W wired reverse charging; 50W wireless SuperCharge and wireless reverse charging | 6,800mAh typical; up to 100W wired SuperCharge, 18W wired reverse charging; 50W wireless SuperCharge and wireless reverse charging |
| Water/dust resistance | IP68 up to 6m; IP69 high-temperature, high-pressure water spray resistance | |
| Connectivity | 2 nano SIM, eSIM; Wi-Fi 7 (2.4GHz / 5GHz); Bluetooth 6.0; Star Flash; USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1; NFC; BeiDou Satellite Messaging; GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS and NavIC | |
| Sensors | 3D face recognition, attitude, gravity, infrared, side fingerprint, Hall, barometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light, proximity, camera laser autofocus and color temperature | |
| Audio | Huawei Histen, stereo | Huawei Histen, stereo |
| Dimensions | 161.9 × 75.7 × 7.95mm | 164.5 × 78.7 × 8.15mm |
| Weight | Approx. 222g | Approx. 234g; Collector's Edition approx. 235g |
| Colors | Florence, Amber Orange, Crystal White, Obsidian Black | Emerald Green, Rose Gold, Crystal White, Obsidian Black |
HUAWEI Mate 90 RS ULTIMATE DESIGN
The HUAWEI Mate 90 RS ULTIMATE DESIGN is the premium model in the Mate 90 lineup, featuring a high-brightness titanium mid-frame, a Star Diamond camera module, Dynamic Lenticular Kunlun Glass, and an Ascending Texture rear panel. It is available in Red, White, and Black.
The phone sports a 6.9-inch dual-layer OLED display with support for 1.07 billion colors, a BT.2020 ultra-wide color gamut, 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, 1440Hz PWM dimming, and 300Hz touch sampling. The display is protected by Xuanwu Kunlun Glass.
The Mate 90 RS ULTIMATE DESIGN is powered by the Kirin 9050 Pro chipset and comes with 16GB of RAM. Storage options include 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB.
The device packs a 6,800mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging, 18W wired reverse charging, and 50W wireless charging with wireless reverse charging.
Its rear camera setup consists of:
- 50MP ultra-high dynamic range main camera, f/1.4–f/4.0, OIS, RYYB
- 40MP ultra-wide-angle camera, f/2.2, RYYB
- 200MP large-sensor telephoto camera, f/2.6, OIS, telephoto macro, RYYB
- Third-generation Red Maple original color camera
The Mate 90 RS supports 4x optical zoom, 8x optical quality zoom, 100x digital zoom, and video recording at up to 4K 3840 × 2160 resolution. On the front, it features a 13MP f/2.0 ultra-wide camera with autofocus, along with a 3D Depth Sensing Camera. The main camera also supports 18 EV ultra-HDR.
Additional features include True-to-Color Camera 3.0, Tiantong Satellite Communications, BeiDou Satellite Messaging, and four-SIM, three-standby support.
The HUAWEI XMAGE Z10 Modular Camera is another highlight, featuring a 1-inch sensor, 24–240mm continuous optical zoom, and an f/2.0–f/4.5 maximum aperture.
HUAWEI Mate 90 RS | ULTIMATE DESIGN Specifications
| Display | 6.9-inch dual-layer OLED, 1.07 billion colors, BT.2020 ultra-wide color gamut, FHD+ 2848 × 1320 pixels, 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, 300Hz touch sampling[cite: 9] |
| Glass | Xuanwu Kunlun Glass[cite: 9] |
| Mid-frame | High-brightness titanium[cite: 9] |
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro[cite: 9] |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0[cite: 9] |
| Memory & storage | 16GB RAM; 512GB / 1TB / 2TB storage[cite: 9] |
| Rear cameras | 50MP ultra-high dynamic range, f/1.4–f/4.0, OIS, RYYB; 40MP ultra-wide-angle, f/2.2, RYYB; 200MP large-sensor telephoto, f/2.6, OIS, telephoto macro, RYYB; third-generation Red Maple original color camera[cite: 9] |
| Camera features | XMAGE Style, XMAGE Smart Shooting, Starburst, Super Night Scene, Spectacular Fireworks, Spectacular Starry Sky, Portrait Mode, Professional Mode, Super Macro, AI Photography Master[cite: 9] |
| Rear zoom | 4x optical, 8x optical quality, 100x digital[cite: 9] |
| Rear video | Up to 4K (3840 × 2160)[cite: 9] |
| Front camera | 13MP ultra-wide-angle, f/2.0, autofocus + 3D Depth Sensing Camera[cite: 9] |
| Battery & charging | 6,800mAh typical; up to 100W wired SuperCharge, 18W wired reverse charging; 50W wireless SuperCharge and wireless reverse charging[cite: 9] |
| Water/dust resistance | IP68 up to 6m; IP69 high-temperature, high-pressure water spray resistance[cite: 9] |
| Connectivity | 2 nano SIM, eSIM; Wi-Fi 7 (2.4GHz / 5GHz); Bluetooth 6.0; Star Flash; USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1; NFC; Tiantong satellite communication; BeiDou Satellite Messaging; GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS and NavIC[cite: 9] |
| Sensors | 3D face recognition, attitude, gravity, infrared, side fingerprint, Hall, barometer, gyroscope, compass, ambient light, proximity, camera laser autofocus and color temperature[cite: 9] |
| Audio | Huawei Histen, stereo[cite: 9] |
| Dimensions | 164.5 × 78.7 × 8.4mm[cite: 9] |
| Weight | Approx. 248g[cite: 9] |
| Colors | Crimson, Pure White, Jet Black[cite: 9] |
Pricing and availability
The HUAWEI Mate 90 series is now available for pre-order in China, with the following pricing for the different models and configurations:
Mate 90
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 5999 yuan (USD 899.85 / Rs. 86,145 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 6999 yuan (USD 1,049.85 / Rs. 1,00,505 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/1TB storage version - 8499 yuan (USD 1,274.85 / Rs. 1,22,145 approx.)
Mate 90 Pro
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - 6999 yuan (USD 1,049.85 / Rs. 1,00,505 approx.)
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 7999 yuan (USD 1,199.85 / Rs. 1,14,865 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/512GB storage version - 8499 yuan (USD 1,274.85 / Rs. 1,22,145 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage version - 9999 yuan (USD 1,499.85 / Rs. 1,43,585 approx.)
Mate 90 Pro Max
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - 9499 yuan (USD 1,424.85 / Rs. 1,36,205 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/512GB storage version - 9999 yuan (USD 1,499.85 / Rs. 1,43,585 approx.)
Mate 90 Pro Max Collector's Edition
- 16GB RAM/512GB storage version - 10999 yuan (USD 1,649.85 / Rs. 1,57,745 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage version - 12999 yuan (USD 1,949.85 / Rs. 1,86,865 approx.)
Mate 90 RS ULTIMATE DESIGN
- 16GB RAM/512GB storage version - 12999 yuan (USD 1,949.85 / Rs. 1,86,865 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/1TB storage version - 14999 yuan (USD 2,249.85 / Rs. 2,15,385 approx.)
- 16GB RAM/2TB storage version - 18999 yuan (USD 2,849.85 / Rs. 2,72,625 approx.)