Huawei Mate 70 Air vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $555 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 64/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,504,969); the Huawei Mate 70 Air is thinner (6.6mm vs 8.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 206g vs 208g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $555
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 12 points higher (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (58/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $154. Redmi K90 was $154 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (91/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (58/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.