HUAWEI has officially launched the Mate 90 Pro Max in China, and it is clearly going after photography enthusiasts. The flagship combines a 200MP RYYB periscope camera, 12,000-nit dual-layer OLED display, 6,800mAh battery, and an optional 1-inch modular camera system.
The camera setup is the main attraction. The Mate 90 Pro Max features a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.28-inch sensor, RYYB technology, OIS, and a variable f/1.4-f/4.0 aperture, alongside a 40MP ultrawide and a 200MP RYYB periscope telephoto with a 1/1.28-inch sensor and OIS. It supports up to 4x optical zoom, 8x optical-quality zoom, and 100x digital zoom. A third-generation Red Maple primary-color camera is also included for improved color reproduction.
For the Collector’s Edition, HUAWEI offers the Ruiying Z10 camera module, turning the phone into a more serious long-range imaging setup. The module uses a 1-inch RYYB sensor, 10x continuous optical zoom, a 24-240mm focal range, and an f/2.0-f/4.5 aperture. The phone itself supports 4K video recording and has a 13MP autofocus ultrawide selfie camera with a 3D depth-sensing camera.
The display is just as extreme. It is a 6.9-inch 2848 × 1320 dual-layer OLED with 1-120Hz LTPO, 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, and up to 12,000 nits local peak brightness. It supports the BT.2020 color gamut and uses Kunlun Glass, while the Collector’s Edition gets Basalt Kunlun Glass.
Power comes from a 6,800mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. The 12GB model uses the Kirin 9050, while the 16GB versions use the Kirin 9050 Pro, according to current launch coverage. The phone runs HarmonyOS 7.
Other specifications include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, StarLight E2.0, NFC, eSIM, and IP68/IP69 protection.
HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro Max key specs
Display: 6.9-inch dual-layer OLED, 2848 × 1320, 1-120Hz LTPO, 1440Hz PWM, up to 12,000 nits
Main camera: 50MP, 1/1.28-inch, RYYB, OIS, f/1.4-f/4.0 variable aperture
Ultrawide: 40MP
Telephoto: 200MP periscope, 1/1.28-inch, RYYB, OIS
Zoom: 4x optical, 8x optical-quality, 100x digital
Selfie: 13MP ultrawide AF + 3D depth camera
Video: Up to 4K
Chipset: Kirin 9050 / Kirin 9050 Pro
RAM: 12GB / 16GB
Battery: 6,800mAh
Charging: 100W wired, 50W wireless
OS: HarmonyOS 7
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, StarLight E2.0, NFC, eSIM
Durability: IP68/IP69
In China, the Mate 90 Pro Max starts at CNY 9,499 (around ₱88,900) for 12GB + 512GB. The 16GB + 512GB model costs CNY 9,999 (around ₱93,600). The 16GB + 512GB Collector’s Edition costs CNY 10,999 (around ₱102,900), while the 16GB + 1TB Collector’s Edition reaches CNY 12,999 (around ₱121,700). These are direct currency conversions and not Philippine launch prices.
The optional camera hardware does not come cheap either. The Ruiying Z10 module costs CNY 5,999 (around ₱56,200), while the complete Pro Max camera kit costs CNY 19,499 (around ₱182,500). The small rig teleconverter kit costs CNY 1,799 (around ₱16,800).
Color options for the Pro Max include Rose Gold, Jade Green, Crystal White, and Obsidian Black.