Huawei nova 13i vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei nova 13i (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 — 75/100 vs 40/100 (a 35-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 (3,760,662 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova 13i is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 13i
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Huawei nova 13i better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 13i vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 35 points higher (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 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 13i (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13i 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 13i (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13i is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 13i | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10243 | |
| 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 14.2, 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 13i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 13i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 13i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 13i and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei nova 13i by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 13i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 13i 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 13i (78/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 13i is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 13i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 13i by 35 points (75/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 13i and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 13i has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 13i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 13i over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.