Huawei nova 14 vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Huawei nova 14 (2025) runs on the Kirin 8000, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $360 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 57/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 682,743); the Huawei nova 14 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei nova 14

Performance 49
Display 80
Camera 48
Battery 66
Portability 72
Value for money 46

Redmi K90 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 72

What makes Huawei nova 14 better?

  • Lighter: 192g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $360 vs $420

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 682743
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 904
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2420
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 16 points higher (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 — 46/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (92/100 vs 49/100). 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 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei nova 14 Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Kirin 8000 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 682743 3233695
Geekbench Single 904 3013
Geekbench Multi 2420 9287
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1084x2412 1280x2772
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
OS HarmonyOS 5.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.7×75.5×7.2 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 192 g 227 g
Launch price $360 $420

Camera comparison

Huawei nova 14

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Huawei nova 14

  • 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

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 14 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 14 Kirin 8000
57/100
682743 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +78.9%
3233695 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei nova 14 by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei nova 14

$360

Redmi K90 Ultra

$420

Launch price difference: $60. Huawei nova 14 was $60 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (92/100 vs 49/100).

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 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

portability

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

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Huawei nova 14 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The Huawei nova 14 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 49/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.