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 (3,233,695 vs 424,216); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 11i
Redmi K90 Ultra
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: 3233695 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 11i | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 11i
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 11i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 11i and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei nova 11i by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 11i
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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 Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.