Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 6800); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,007,140); the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (230g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3481
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 230g vs 248g
- Better portability (35/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 9210 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 | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (74/100 vs 40/100).
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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.