Huawei P20 Lite vs Redmi K90
The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 15/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei P20 Lite better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $401
- Better portability (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 215
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 810
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 61 points higher (76/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Lite — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (58/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (90/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Lite | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 215 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 810 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Huawei P20 Lite was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (91/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (58/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (72/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (90/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 61 points (76/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.