Huawei Mate 50 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $700 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4460); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,425,446); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 227g).
Huawei Mate 50
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 202g vs 227g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $700
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 32/100, Redmi K90 Max — 74/100; 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 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $504 |
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei Mate 50 by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $196. Redmi K90 Max was $196 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (95/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (94/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.