Huawei P20 Lite vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 15/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $730
- Overall rating 15/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 78 points higher (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Lite — 0/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (95/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 145 g | — | |
| Launch price | $300 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Huawei P20 Lite was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (90/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (95/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 78 points (93/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.