Huawei Mate 90 Full Specifications: Kirin 9030, 6600mAh Battery and China Price

Huawei Mate 90 series smartphones lineup featuring white, green, pink, and black models showcasing XMAGE rear camera setup and front display.

Huawei launched the Mate 90 in China on October 1, 2026, with a 6.75-inch LTPO OLED display, Kirin 9030 chipset, HarmonyOS 7, a 6,600mAh battery and a triple rear-camera system led by a variable-aperture 50MP main camera. Huawei prices the Mate 90 series from CNY 5,999. The specifications below use Huawei’s official China product and specification pages; availability and some communications features are region-specific.

Huawei Mate 90 highlights

  • 6.75-inch 2832 × 1280 OLED with 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate.
  • Kirin 9030 chipset, 12GB RAM and 256GB, 512GB or 1TB storage.
  • 50MP variable-aperture main, 40MP ultrawide and 50MP telephoto cameras.
  • 13MP autofocus ultrawide front camera plus a 3D depth camera.
  • 6,600mAh typical battery, 66W wired and 50W wireless charging.
  • IP68 water resistance to Huawei’s stated 6-metre test condition plus IP69 protection.
  • HarmonyOS 7 and China-specific BeiDou satellite messaging support.

Launch and market position

Specification Huawei Mate 90
Announcement October 1, 2026
Launch market China
Series starting price CNY 5,999, according to Huawei’s October 1 launch announcement
Operating system HarmonyOS 7.0

Construction and durability

Specification Details
Dimensions 161.9 × 75.7 × 7.95 mm
Weight Approximately 217g including battery
Front glass Third-generation Kunlun Glass
Ingress protection IP68 and IP69; Huawei specifies an IP68 laboratory test at 6m in static fresh water for 30 minutes

Display

Specification Details
Size 6.75 inches
Panel OLED, 1.07 billion colours, P3 wide colour gamut
Resolution 2832 × 1280 pixels
Refresh rate 1–120Hz LTPO adaptive
PWM / touch sampling 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming; 300Hz touch sampling

Chipset, memory and software

Specification Details
Chipset Kirin 9030
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Memory card Not supported
Software HarmonyOS 7.0

Huawei’s launch materials describe its newer Kirin platform and system-level integration as central to the Mate 90 generation. Performance claims from Huawei should be treated as manufacturer testing rather than independent PhoneSpecX benchmark results.

Rear cameras

Camera Details
Main 50MP RYYB, f/1.4–f/4.0 variable aperture, OIS
Ultrawide 40MP RYYB, f/2.2
Telephoto 50MP RYYB, f/2.2, OIS
Optical zoom Approximately 4×; Huawei also lists 8× optical-quality zoom and up to 100× digital zoom
Video Up to 4K (3840 × 2160)

Front camera and biometrics

Specification Details
Selfie camera 13MP ultrawide, f/2.0, autofocus
Depth hardware 3D depth-sensing camera
Front video Up to 3840 × 2160

Battery and charging

Specification Details
Battery 6,600mAh typical; 6,415mAh rated
Wired charging Up to 66W Huawei SuperCharge
Wireless charging Up to 50W Huawei wireless SuperCharge with compatible accessories
Reverse charging Wireless reverse charging and up to 5W wired reverse charging

Connectivity and SIM

Specification Details
Wi-Fi 2.4GHz / 5GHz; IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 with SBC, AAC, LDAC and L2HC audio support
NFC Supported
USB USB Type-C; USB 3.1 Gen 1 capability with a compatible cable
SIM Dual nano-SIM; eSIM supported subject to carrier service

Satellite and regional features

Feature Availability / note
BeiDou satellite messaging Supported by the China model; Huawei states the service is limited to mainland China and requires activation/service conditions
eSIM Hardware support is listed, but operator availability and service terms vary
Global availability This article covers the official China launch; do not assume identical services, bands or sales terms for other markets

Colours and storage choices

Item Options
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
Expandable storage None

What stands out about the Mate 90?

The Mate 90 combines a large 6,600mAh battery with a relatively thin 7.95mm body, while retaining wireless charging and a variable-aperture main camera. Its 50MP telephoto, 40MP ultrawide and 13MP autofocus selfie camera make the imaging package broader than a typical base-model flagship. The main caveat for international readers is that this is a China-market launch: software ecosystem, satellite functions, eSIM service and eventual overseas availability should be checked market by market.

For context within Huawei’s lineup, see our Huawei Mate 80 Pro full specifications and Huawei Mate XT2 launch coverage. Huawei phone owners outside China can also review our September 2026 EMUI security update explainer.

Frequently asked questions

When was the Huawei Mate 90 announced?

Huawei officially launched the Mate 90 series on October 1, 2026.

What chipset does the Huawei Mate 90 use?

Huawei’s official specification page lists the Kirin 9030 for the standard Mate 90.

How large is the Huawei Mate 90 battery?

The official typical capacity is 6,600mAh, with up to 66W wired and 50W wireless charging when the required compatible Huawei charging equipment is used.

Does the Huawei Mate 90 have a telephoto camera?

Yes. Huawei lists a 50MP RYYB telephoto camera with OIS, approximately 4× optical zoom, 8× optical-quality zoom and up to 100× digital zoom.

Is the Huawei Mate 90 available globally?

This article covers Huawei’s official China launch. International availability, pricing and region-specific communications features should not be assumed until Huawei confirms them for each market.

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