Huawei P20 Lite vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 15/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 58 points (73/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
Performance 2
Display 32
Camera 14
Battery 12
Portability 90
Value for money 0
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $420

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 215
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 810
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 58 points higher (73/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Lite — 0/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (90/100 vs 40/100).

Huawei P20 Lite: The Huawei P20 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P20 Lite Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 215 3041
Geekbench Multi 810 9494
Display 5.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 145 g 227 g
Launch price $300 $420
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P20 Lite
$300
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

Launch price difference: $120. Huawei P20 Lite was $120 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (92/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (37/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (78/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (90/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 58 points (73/100 vs 15/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Huawei P20 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.