Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Redmi K90 Ultra

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5500); the Huawei nova 14 Lite is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Performance
Display 80
Camera 44
Battery 59
Portability 72
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei nova 14 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 227g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (78/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).

Huawei nova 14 Lite: The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 14 Lite Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1084x2412 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 5.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 191 g 227 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1084x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Lite
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
59
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
display

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 14 Lite is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (78/100 vs 59/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Lite — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 14 Lite 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.