Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $555 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 227g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $555
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (69/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 60.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $51. Redmi K90 Max was $51 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (96/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Huawei Mate 70 Air are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (69/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air 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.