Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Redmi 17C 5G
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi 17C 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 528,398); the Redmi 17C 5G is noticeably lighter (211g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Redmi 17C 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C 5G better?
- Lighter: 211g vs 248g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Redmi 17C 5G, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Redmi 17C 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $139 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 17C 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Redmi 17C 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Redmi 17C 5G by 260.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (75/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 17C 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C 5G by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi 17C 5G — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.