Huawei nova 11 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $349 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 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Huawei nova 11 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $504
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (90/100 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
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 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 42/100). Value score: Huawei nova 11 — 44/100, 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 (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (90/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11
- 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
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei nova 11 by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $155. Huawei nova 11 was $155 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 11 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (90/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 11 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 11 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.