Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $2799 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5600); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,825,771); the Redmi K90 Max is noticeably lighter (227g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $2799
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 10402 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2295. Redmi K90 Max was $2295 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.