Huawei nova 12 SE vs Redmi K90
The Huawei nova 12 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 44/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 12 SE is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Huawei nova 12 SE
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 206g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 SE vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 SE | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $401 |
Huawei nova 12 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 12 SE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 12 SE and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei nova 12 SE by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12 SE by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 SE and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei nova 12 SE has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12 SE or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 SE over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei nova 12 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users.