Huawei Mate 50 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 50 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4460); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,425,446); the Huawei Mate 50 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 227g).
Huawei Mate 50
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 202g vs 227g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $700
- Higher performance (92/100 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 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 50 — 32/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (78/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $420 |
Huawei Mate 50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Mate 50
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate 50
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 50 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 50 by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $280. Redmi K90 Ultra was $280 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50 (94/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 50 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 50 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 50 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.