Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 6800); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,007,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1007140
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 230g vs 234g
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 9210 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.