Huawei Mate 90 is one of those devices that tries to pack a lot into one package. Let us see if Huawei has managed to put together a phone that is actually worth your money. Announced in 2026, October 01, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
On the front you get a 6.75 inches, 110.3 cm 2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) panel, pushing a resolution of 1280 x 2832 pixels (~460 ppi density), and in real-world use it looks bright, crisp and easy on the eyes. It is not trying to reinvent the wheel with its design, but it does look the part. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Black.
Performance & Software
Powering the Huawei Mate 90 is the Kirin 9030, paired with 12GB of RAM. That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs HarmonyOS 7.0 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
The camera setup is one of the talking points here, with a 50 MP sensor doing the heavy lifting. Expect solid detail in good light, with the usual softness creeping in once the sun goes down.
Battery
Battery duties are handled by a 6600 mAh unit, and that is a healthy number that keeps range anxiety at bay.
Our Opinion
So, what do we actually make of the Huawei Mate 90? What you are getting is a device that quietly covers the fundamentals rather than shouting about them. It gets the basics right, offering strong battery life, a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. In day-to-day use it feels like the kind of device you can rely on, whether you are replying to messages, scrolling through social media, watching videos or taking the odd photo. Is it perfect? No phone is, and you will always find a sharper camera or a faster chip somewhere else for a little more money. But taken as a whole, the Huawei Mate 90 is a sensible, well-judged choice that should keep most users happy for a good while. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
