Huawei nova 12 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12 (2023) runs on the Kirin 830, 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 57/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4600); the Huawei nova 12 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Huawei nova 12
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (75/100 vs 40/100)
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 16 points higher (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (75/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 830 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 4.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×75.4×7.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Huawei nova 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 60MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 12
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 12
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 12
Price unknowndisplay
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 12 (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (75/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 12 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 12 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12 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, budget-conscious buyers.