Huawei P40 Lite vs Redmi K90

The Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $300 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 17/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 51 points (68/100 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
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 565851
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 797
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2120
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 51 points higher (68/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

Huawei P40 Lite: The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P40 Lite Redmi K90
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 810 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 565851 3088357
Geekbench Single 797 3050
Geekbench Multi 2120 9300
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 183 g 206 g
Price $300 $401
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
  • 4200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
16
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei P40 Lite HiSilicon Kirin 810
17/100
565851 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +81.7%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Huawei P40 Lite by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei P40 Lite
$300
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $101. Huawei P40 Lite is cheaper by $101.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (53/100 vs 26/100).

battery

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

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei P40 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (71/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 51 points (68/100 vs 17/100).

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

The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.