Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 28/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 Max is noticeably lighter (227g vs 255g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 39 points (67/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 33
Battery 35
Design 0
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Huawei Mate Xs 2 better?

  • Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 255g

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 39 points higher (67/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Mate Xs 2: The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate Xs 2 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3803420
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 7.8" Foldable OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2200x2480 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 7 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 255 g 227 g
Price $504
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 7MP
33
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate Xs 2
  • 7.8" Foldable OLED
  • Resolution: 2200x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate Xs 2
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (77/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (16/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 by 39 points (67/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate Xs 2 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.