Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1299 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5700); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,725,229); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $1299
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100, 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 80 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 54.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $795. Redmi K90 Max was $795 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Huawei Mate 80 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.