Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Xiaomi 11i
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 750,481); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Xiaomi 11i is noticeably lighter (207g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Xiaomi 11i
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 248g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Xiaomi 11i by 153.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (75/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (86/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Xiaomi 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.