Huawei nova 14i vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $400 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 38/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 424,216); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $730
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (93/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14i — 4/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (95/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 216 g | — | |
| Launch price | $400 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14i and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 14i by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $330. Huawei nova 14i was $330 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (91/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (95/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 55 points (93/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.