Huawei nova 14 vs Redmi K90
The Huawei nova 14 (2025) runs on the Kirin 8000, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $360 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 57/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 682,743).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei nova 14 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $360 vs $401
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2420
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14 — 46/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Huawei nova 14 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8000 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.5×7.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $360 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei nova 14 by 77.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $41. Huawei nova 14 was $41 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14 (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Huawei nova 14 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 14 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Huawei nova 14 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei nova 14 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.