Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1250 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,622,749); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1622749
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3894
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $1250
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max — 56/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by 47.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $849. Redmi K90 was $849 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (55/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.