Huawei Mate 20 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Huawei Mate 20
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $420 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 20 by 76.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $379. Redmi K90 Ultra was $379 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.