Huawei nova 10 SE vs Redmi K90 Max

The Huawei nova 10 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 27/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei nova 10 SE is noticeably lighter (184g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE by 40 points (67/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 SE
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 41
Battery 35
Design 70
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Huawei nova 10 SE better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 184g vs 227g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 SE vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 40 points higher (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (70/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (75/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10 SE: The Huawei nova 10 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 SE Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3803420
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 184 g 227 g
Price $504
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 SE
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 SE
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10 SE
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (77/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10 SE significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (70/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 SE by 40 points (67/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 SE and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Huawei nova 10 SE has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Huawei nova 10 SE leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 10 SE or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 SE over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Huawei nova 10 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.