Huawei Mate 20 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Huawei Mate 20
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $561 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 20 by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $238. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $238 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (81/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (89/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.