Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 73/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6800); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,902,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 234g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
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 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Redmi K90 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power 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.