Huawei Mate 20 vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).
Huawei Mate 20
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 188g vs 206g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Redmi K90 — 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (58/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (72/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $401 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Mate 20 by 76.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $398. Redmi K90 was $398 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (82/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (58/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (72/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.