Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Redmi 6A
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 17/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 155,362); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Redmi 6A
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 6A better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 248g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Redmi 6A, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 58 points higher (75/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (80/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Redmi 6A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 145 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Redmi 6A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Redmi 6A by 1124.5% 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 6A (75/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (80/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi 6A?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 58 points (75/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Redmi 6A?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi 6A — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi 6A?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi 6A?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Redmi 6A?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.