Huawei nova 11 vs Redmi K90

The Huawei nova 11 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $349 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 36/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 11 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 32 points (68/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 35
Design 90
Value for money 86
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei nova 11 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $349 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 32 points higher (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

Huawei nova 11: The Huawei nova 11 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 11 Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 781542 3088357
Geekbench Single 1017 3050
Geekbench Multi 2943 9300
Display 6.7" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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
Dimensions 161.3×75.0×6.9 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 168 g 206 g
Price $349 $401
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 60MP
41
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 11 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 11 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
36/100
781542 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +74.7%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Huawei nova 11 by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 11
$349
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $52. Huawei nova 11 is cheaper by $52.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (69/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 (71/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 11 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (90/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 11 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 11 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11 by 32 points (68/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 11 and the Redmi K90?

The Huawei nova 11 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 11 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 11 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 11 over the Redmi K90?

The Huawei nova 11 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.