Huawei nova 10 Youth vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Huawei nova 10 Youth (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10 Youth doesn't; the Huawei nova 10 Youth is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Performance
Display 53
Camera 44
Battery 38
Portability 65
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei nova 10 Youth better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 227g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10 Youth vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).

Huawei nova 10 Youth: The Huawei nova 10 Youth is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10 Youth Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680G 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1280x2772
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 191 g 227 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10 Youth
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 5W
38
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10 Youth
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (94/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth (78/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10 Youth notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10 Youth by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 10 Youth and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 10 Youth or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 10 Youth leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 10 Youth over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

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