Huawei nova 12i vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei nova 12i (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 40/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 12i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Huawei nova 12i
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 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 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 33 points higher (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 12i | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | EMUI 14, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $420 |
Huawei nova 12i
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 12i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 12i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 12i and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei nova 12i by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 12i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 12i and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i (78/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 12i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 12i or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 12i by 33 points (73/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 12i and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 12i or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 12i over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 12i 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.