Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $2799 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5600); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,494 vs 1,825,771); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (67/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126494 vs 1825771
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5775
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 299g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $2799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 48/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1825771 | 3126494 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 9287 | |
| Display | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2232x3184 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $2799 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by 41.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2398. Redmi K90 was $2398 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate by just 6 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?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.