Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Redmi K100
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6800); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,902,468).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Redmi K100
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 234g vs 248g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Redmi K100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 10000 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 | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 248 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 42.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi K100?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the Redmi K100 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Redmi K100?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi K100?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Redmi K100?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.