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 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 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 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 227g
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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 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 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9287 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 53.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $135. Redmi K90 Ultra was $135 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (92/100 vs 69/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 70 Air by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 64/100, 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 69/100).
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.