Huawei nova 14 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 14 (2025) runs on the Kirin 8000, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $360 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 14 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 14 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $360 vs $561
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 — 46/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (97/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 14 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (72/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $360 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 14 by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $201. Huawei nova 14 was $201 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (97/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Huawei nova 14 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (72/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 14 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.