Huawei nova 11 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei nova 11 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $450 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 783,606); the Huawei nova 11 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11 Pro
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Huawei nova 11 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $504
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Huawei nova 11 Pro — 34/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2652x1200 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.4×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2652x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei nova 11 Pro by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $54. Huawei nova 11 Pro was $54 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 Pro by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 11 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.