Huawei P20 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $649 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 9/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 58 points (67/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 6
Battery 0
Design 93
Value for money 65
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Huawei P20 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $504 vs $649

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 58 points higher (67/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (32/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

Huawei P20: The Huawei P20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P20 Redmi K90 Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 470805 3803420
Geekbench Single 420 3228
Geekbench Multi 1617 9553
Display 5.8" LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 22W 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 165 g 227 g
Price $649 $504
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
6
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20
  • 5.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 HiSilicon Kirin 970
9/100
470805 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +87.6%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei P20 by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P20
$649
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $145. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $145.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (32/100 vs 6/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (77/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 65/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 58 points (67/100 vs 9/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 6/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Redmi K90 Max?

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