Huawei P40 Lite vs Redmi K90 Max

The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $300 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 17/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 50 points (67/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 26
Battery 16
Design 71
Value for money 89
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 565851
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 797
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2120
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 50 points higher (67/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (77/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

Huawei P40 Lite: The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
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 P40 Lite Redmi K90 Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 565851 3803420
Geekbench Single 797 3228
Geekbench Multi 2120 9553
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 183 g 227 g
Price $300 $504
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
16
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P40 Lite HiSilicon Kirin 810
17/100
565851 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +85.1%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei P40 Lite by 85.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P40 Lite
$300
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $204. Huawei P40 Lite is cheaper by $204.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (77/100 vs 16/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 50 points (67/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?

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

Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.