Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1050 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,101,808).

The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Performance 77
Display 84
Camera 68
Battery 83
Portability 32
Value for money 60
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 92
Portability 40
Value for money 86
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?

  • Better camera (68/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2101808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6200
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 239g
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $1050

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 77/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (86/100 vs 60/100).

Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max: The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2101808 3119308
Geekbench Single 1680 3041
Geekbench Multi 6200 9494
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2848 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 239 g 227 g
Price $1050 $420
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030
74/100
2101808 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +32.6%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by 32.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
$1050
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

Price difference: $630. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $630.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (92/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (68/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (86/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.