Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Xiaomi Mi 11i
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Xiaomi Mi 11i (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,135,878); the Xiaomi Mi 11i is noticeably lighter (196g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Xiaomi Mi 11i
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 248g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Xiaomi Mi 11i, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11i significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Xiaomi Mi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 11i
- 4520 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Xiaomi Mi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Xiaomi Mi 11i by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (74/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11i (86/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11i significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 11i — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11i — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Xiaomi Mi 11i?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 11i is a better fit for active users.