Huawei nova 10z vs Redmi K90

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z (2022) and the Redmi K90 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 18/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 10z doesn't; the Huawei nova 10z is noticeably lighter (179g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 50 points (68/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 10z
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 40
Battery 17
Design 76
Value for money 55
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei nova 10z better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 10z vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 50 points higher (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (71/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (82/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 10z: The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 10z Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3088357
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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
Dimensions 160.7×73.3×8.4 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 179 g 206 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 10z
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 10z
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 10z
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (71/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 10z significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 10z (82/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 10z by 50 points (68/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Huawei nova 10z has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Huawei nova 10z is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.