Huawei P20 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 30/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 227g).
Huawei P20
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 165g vs 227g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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 at launch: $420 vs $649
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 43 points higher (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 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 (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei P20 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $420 |
Huawei P20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei P20
- 5.8" LCD
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei P20
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei P20 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei P20 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $229. Redmi K90 Ultra was $229 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (92/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (94/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (37/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P20 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 43 points (73/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei P20 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.