Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 20 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 336,905); the Huawei Mate 20 Lite is noticeably lighter (172g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 248g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 20MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (74/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (86/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (80/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Lite | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×7.6 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- Main: 20MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Lite
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Lite and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (75/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (84/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (74/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite (86/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (80/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Lite by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Lite or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Lite over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.