Huawei nova 12 SE vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 44/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Huawei nova 12 SE
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 30 points higher (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 SE | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 12 SE and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei nova 12 SE by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE by 30 points (74/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 SE and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 12 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 12 SE leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.