Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6800); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,494 vs 1,902,468); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126494 vs 1902468
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 234g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3126494 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max by 39.2% 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 is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max edges out the Redmi K90 by just 1 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?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.