Huawei P50 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $700 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4100); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,119,714); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P50
Performance 63
Display 72
Camera 41
Battery 34
Portability 71
Value for money 20
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
What makes Huawei P50 better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 227g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (71/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $700

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 20/100, Redmi K90 Max — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 41/100).

Huawei P50: The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei P50 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1119714 3803420
Geekbench Single 1488 3228
Geekbench Multi 3373 9553
Display 6.5" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 181 g 227 g
Launch price $700 $504
Camera comparison
Huawei P50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
41
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P50
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
72
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P50
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
34
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P50 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
54/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100 +70.6%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei P50 by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P50
$700
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Launch price difference: $196. Redmi K90 Max was $196 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (95/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (94/100 vs 72/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 34/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.