Huawei nova 12 SE vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 44/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
Huawei nova 12 SE
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 SE | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×75.5×7.4 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $561 |
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 12 SE and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 12 SE by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (89/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE by 42 points (86/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 SE and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.