Huawei nova 14i vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; estimated prices are $259 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 26/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 421,228); the Redmi K80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 34 points (60/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 50
Design 30
Value for money 92
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 61
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 26
Value for money 86
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
  • Lighter: 216g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $259 vs $350

  • Better design/ergonomics (30/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 86/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 34 points higher (60/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (61/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14i and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (30/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).

Huawei nova 14i: The Huawei nova 14i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 14i Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 421228 2876004
Geekbench Single 412 2729
Geekbench Multi 1410 8430
Display 7.0" IPS LCD 6.8" OLED
Resolution 1080x2376 1280x2772
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 14.2 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm
Weight 216 g 219 g
Price $259 $350
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
  • 7.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 14i and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 14i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
26/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
60/100 +85.4%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 14i by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 14i
$259
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350

Price difference: $91. Huawei nova 14i is cheaper by $91.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (61/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (72/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14i and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (30/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 34 points (60/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 14i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.