Huawei nova 14 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei nova 14 Pro (2025) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $470 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,021,894); the Huawei nova 14 Pro is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14 Pro
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Huawei nova 14 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $504
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1021894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Pro leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 Pro — 48/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (96/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021894 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2776 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×75.0×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4-4.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2776
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei nova 14 Pro by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $34. Huawei nova 14 Pro was $34 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Pro (96/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 14 Pro leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 14 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.