HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro Max and HUAWEI Mate 90 RS Ultimate Design China release - 12000nits display, modular 1-inch camera, Kirin 9050 Pro chipset and up to 2TB storage starting from ~RM5785

HUAWEI recently released its flagship HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro Max and HUAWEI Mate 90 RS Ultimate Design in China starting at CNY 9499 (~RM5785) and CNY 12999 (~RM7917) respectively. Tech specs include a 12000nit dual layer LTPO OLED display, a 6800mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging, and native support for the modular Ruiying Z10 camera accessory. Official shipments in China are scheduled to begin on 11 November 2026 but there’s no Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet.

The return of an External Camera accessory?

When exploring the imaging setup on either device, you will find a primary 50MP variable aperture camera alongside a 200MP periscope telephoto lens with 4x optical zoom and a 40MP ultrawide sensor. A third generation red maple color sensor is integrated into the module to refine color rendering across varying lighting conditions.

Both models are compatible with the optional Ruiying Z10 external camera module. Retailing separately for CNY 5999 (~RM3653), this modular attachment houses its own 50MP 1-inch RYYB sensor, offering a 24mm to 240mm focal range and 10x continuous optical zoom. This reminds us of the Sony QX1 and we all know how well that went.

Tech specs and differences?

The HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro Max comes in Crystal White, Emerald Green, Obsidian Black, and Rose Gold. Base options with 12GB RAM run on the Kirin 9050 chipset, starting at CNY 9499 (~RM5785) for 512GB storage, while 16GB RAM models feature the Kirin 9050 Pro at CNY 9999 (~RM6090) for 512GB. HUAWEI also offers an Emerald Green exclusive Collector's Edition priced at CNY 10999 (~RM6699) for 16GB/512GB and CNY 12999 (~RM7917) for 16GB/1TB. The fully loaded Collector's Edition Pro Camera Kit bundle includes the Z10 camera module for CNY 19499 (~RM11875).

Meanwhile, the supercar-inspired HUAWEI Mate 90 RS Ultimate Design features an octagonal camera island, ceramic back styling, and three color options: Crimson, Pure White, and Jet Black. Powered exclusively by the Kirin 9050 Pro, it adds satellite connectivity alongside standard feature configurations. Pricing starts at CNY 12999 (~RM7917) for 16GB/512GB, CNY 14999 (~RM9135) for 16GB/1TB, and tops out at CNY 18999 (~RM11571) for the top tier 16GB RAM and 2TB storage configuration.

Notable tech specs and features for HUAWEI Mate 90 Pro Max:

  • Chipset: Kirin 9050 Pro chipset (Kirin 9050 on 12GB RAM models)
  • Memory: 12GB or 16GB RAM, 512GB or 1TB storage
  • Display: 6.9-inch dual-layer LTPO OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 12000nits peak brightness
  • Main Camera: 50MP RYYB main camera (1/1.28-inch sensor, f/1.4 to f/4.0 continuous variable aperture, OIS) + 200MP RYYB periscope telephoto (1/1.28-inch sensor, 4x optical zoom, OIS) + 40MP ultrawide camera, 3rd gen red maple color sensor
  • Front Camera: 13MP ultrawide camera, 3D Depth sensing camera
  • External Camera Support: Native support for optional Ruiying Z10 modular camera (50MP 1-inch RYYB sensor, 10x continuous optical zoom, 24-240mm focal range, f/2.0 to f/4.5)
  • Features: StarLight E2.0, IP69 rating, HarmonyOS 7
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, eSIM, 5G
  • Battery: 6800mAh battery, 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging

Notable tech specs and features for HUAWEI Mate 90 RS Ultimate Design:

  • Chipset: Kirin 9050 Pro chipset
  • Memory: 16GB RAM, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB storage
  • Display: 6.9-inch dual-layer LTPO OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 12000nits peak brightness
  • Main Camera: 50MP RYYB main camera (1/1.28-inch sensor, f/1.4 to f/4.0 continuous variable aperture, OIS) + 200MP RYYB periscope telephoto (1/1.28-inch sensor, 4x optical zoom, OIS) + 40MP ultrawide camera, 3rd gen red maple color sensor
  • Front Camera: 13MP ultrawide camera, 3D Depth sensing camera
  • External Camera Support: Native support for optional Ruiying Z10 modular camera (50MP 1-inch RYYB sensor, 10x continuous optical zoom, 24-240mm focal range, f/2.0 to f/4.5)
  • Features: Satellite connectivity, IP69 rating, HarmonyOS 7, supercar-inspired ceramic back
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, eSIM, Satellite, 5G
  • Battery: 6800mAh battery, 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless fast charging

Quite obviously, both HUAWEI Mate smartphones here are for those with a lot of money on hand. While these smartphones already have really powerful cameras, we have to say that the extra modular camera attachment is a bit much, but if you’re looking to spend your money on tech this might be something better than a gold plated phone instead. As always, stay tuned to TechNave.com for more updates on tech.