Huawei Mate 80 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5750); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,589,460); the Huawei Mate 80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).
Huawei Mate 80
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 203g vs 227g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1589460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5750 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 42/100, Redmi K90 Max — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 203 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $504 |
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei Mate 80 by 58.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $295. Redmi K90 Max was $295 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Huawei Mate 80 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate 80 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.