Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $2799 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5600); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,897,821 vs 1,825,771); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3897821 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 210g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $2799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3897821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 11047 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 53.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2238. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $2238 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (89/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.