Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5700); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 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 Ultra
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 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6200
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1299
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 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 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 80 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1725229 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 46.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $879. Redmi K90 Ultra was $879 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro edges out the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
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 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro 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.