Huawei Mate 50E vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Mate 50E (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4460); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50E
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei Mate 50E better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4460 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 50E vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 50E | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4460 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×76.1×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50E
- 4460 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 50E and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Mate 50E by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 50E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (58/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 50E and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 50E and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate 50E has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 50E or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50E over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.