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 (3,086,235 vs 781,542).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 50E
Performance 54
Display 71
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 58
Value for money
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei Mate 50E better?
  • Lighter: 201g vs 206g

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4460 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 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 (92/100 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 (92/100 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).

Huawei Mate 50E: The Huawei Mate 50E is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 50E Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 781542 3086235
Geekbench Single 1017 3041
Geekbench Multi 2943 9494
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/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
36
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 50E
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2700
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
71
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 50E
  • 4460 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 50E and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 50E Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G
50/100
781542 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +74.7%
3086235 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Huawei Mate 50E by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 50E
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 50E (92/100 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 (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 50E over the Redmi K90?

The Huawei Mate 50E is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.