Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 75/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,902,468).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

Performance 75
Display 84
Camera 74
Battery 86
Portability 31
Value for money —

Redmi K100 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money 100

What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?


  • Overall rating 75/100

What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1902468
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 74/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate: The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K100 Pro Max: The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate Redmi K100 Pro Max
Processor Kirin 9050 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1902468 3722803
Geekbench Single 1636 3639
Geekbench Multi 5775 11047
Display 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2848 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 6800 mAh 9070 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 7.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 12000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm —
Weight 248 g —
Launch price — $730

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 13MP
74
camera

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

  • 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2848
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate Kirin 9050 Pro
75/100
1902468 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
93/100 +48.9%
3722803 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 48.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate

Price unknown

Redmi K100 Pro Max

$730

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (97/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (90/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 74/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.