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; launch prices were $300 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 37/100 (a 38-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 (3,760,662 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $504
- Better portability (61/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 38 points higher (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei P40 Lite — 12/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (61/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $300 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei P40 Lite by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $204. Huawei P40 Lite was $204 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (96/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (78/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (61/100 vs 41/100).
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 38 points (75/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.