Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (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 K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6800); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,902,468); the Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably lighter (227g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 248g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 3233695 | |
| 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 | 8550 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 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 K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 41.2% 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 Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
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 K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.