Huawei P20 Lite vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $300 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 10/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 88,000); the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 210g).
Huawei P20 Lite
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 145g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $300 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 88000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 74 points higher (84/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 Lite leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (74/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 88000 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $300 | $561 |
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei P20 Lite and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei P20 Lite by 97.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $261. Huawei P20 Lite is cheaper by $261.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (74/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (82/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P20 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 74 points (84/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei P20 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.