Huawei nova 11i vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Huawei nova 11i (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 11i doesn't; the Huawei nova 11i is noticeably lighter (193g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Performance 31
Display 53
Camera 31
Battery 47
Portability 57
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Huawei nova 11i better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 227g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 11i vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).

Huawei nova 11i: The Huawei nova 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 11i Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 421228 3119308
Geekbench Single 412 3041
Geekbench Multi 1410 9494
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1280x2772
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×8.6 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 193 g 227 g
Price $420
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei nova 11i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +86.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei nova 11i by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 11i
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (92/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (94/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i (78/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 11i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 11i by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Huawei nova 11i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Huawei nova 11i 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.