Huawei nova 12i vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei nova 12i (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 40/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); 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 12i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Huawei nova 12i
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 12i vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 34 points higher (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | 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" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 12i and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei nova 12i by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (78/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 34 points (74/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12i over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 12i 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.