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; launch prices were $300 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 15/100 (a 71-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 Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $561
- Better portability (90/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Lite — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $300 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $261. Huawei P20 Lite was $261 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (97/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 71 points (86/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.