Huawei nova 11 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 227g).
Huawei nova 11
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 168g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $420
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 11 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Huawei nova 11 — 50/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (90/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 11 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $420 |
Huawei nova 11
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 11
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 11
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 11 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei nova 11 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $71. Huawei nova 11 was $71 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra 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 Ultra (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 11 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 11 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
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 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 11 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.