Huawei nova 10z vs Redmi K90 Ultra

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 43/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 30 points (73/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance
Display 57
Camera 43
Battery 27
Portability 67
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 227g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W

  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 30 points higher (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z 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 10z Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1280x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g 227 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 10z
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (94/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 10z is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (78/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 10z notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 30 points (73/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The Huawei nova 10z leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Huawei nova 10z 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.