Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $555 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,383,793); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is noticeably lighter (208g vs 227g).
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 208g vs 227g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1383793
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $555
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 44/100, 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 70 Air (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1383793 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9494 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $420 |
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $135. Redmi K90 Ultra was $135 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air 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.