Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Redmi K40 Pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 56/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,135,878); the Redmi K40 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Redmi K40 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1135878
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K40 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 234g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Redmi K40 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (64/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Redmi K40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K40 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K40 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K40 Pro
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Redmi K40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Redmi K40 Pro by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (86/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K40 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (64/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro by 21 points (77/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K40 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Redmi K40 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for active users.