Huawei Mate X3 vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,530,652); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate X3
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1530652
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 206g vs 239g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate X3 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate X3 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1530652 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9287 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate X3 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Mate X3 by 50.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate X3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (91/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (58/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (55/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate X3 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate X3 and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate X3 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate X3 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate X3 over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.