Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $880 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,617,928).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $880
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 57.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $376. Redmi K90 Max was $376 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.