Huawei P50 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei P50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $700 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4100); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the Huawei P50 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).
Huawei P50
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $700
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Huawei P50 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Huawei P50 — 20/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei P50 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×73.8×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $420 |
Huawei P50
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei P50
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei P50
- 4100 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei P50 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei P50 by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $280. Redmi K90 Ultra was $280 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei P50 (94/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P50 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P50 (78/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei P50 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei P50 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei P50 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P50 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P50 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei P50 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.