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; launch prices were $300 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 37/100 (a 39-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 (3,077,585 vs 565,851); the Huawei P40 Lite is noticeably lighter (183g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P40 Lite
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $401
- Better portability (61/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 565851
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 797
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2120
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P40 Lite vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 39 points higher (76/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Huawei P40 Lite — 12/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P40 Lite | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $300 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P40 Lite and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei P40 Lite by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Huawei P40 Lite was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (91/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (58/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (72/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite by 39 points (76/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P40 Lite and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei P40 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P40 Lite or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P40 Lite over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.