Huawei P40 Lite vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $561
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei P40 Lite — 12/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (97/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei P40 Lite by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $261. Huawei P40 Lite was $261 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (97/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (89/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.