The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max features the new Kirin 9050 Pro SoC, which utilizes LogicFolding technology to vertically stack silicon layers for higher transistor density. The 9-core CPU includes four clusters, supporting 16 threads in total.
Performance metrics show a 23% increase in multi-core CPU speed, a 40% boost in graphics, and a 140% improvement in NPU tasks compared to the previous generation. Overall system performance has risen by 31%.
In Genshin Impact, the device maintained maximum frame rates at 890p resolution with an average power draw of 4.2 watts. The smartphone also features new graphics capabilities, including AI-upscaling, hardware ray tracing, and intelligent HDR.
The Mate 90 Pro Max is equipped with a 6800 mAh battery, an increase from the 6000 mAh capacity of its predecessor. In GeekBay testing, the device achieved a runtime of 9 hours and 56 minutes, lasting 1 hour and 42 minutes longer than the previous model.
The Mate 90 and Mate 90 Pro models use Kirin 9030 and 9035 chips, respectively. The LogicFolding technology is exclusive to the Kirin 9050 Pro, which is found in the Mate 90 Pro Max and the Mate 90 RS.
