Huawei nova 14i vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $400 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 424,216); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
- Lighter: 216g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $504
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Huawei nova 14i — 4/100, Redmi K90 Max — 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 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Huawei nova 14i are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10243 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 216 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 14i and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei nova 14i by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $104. Huawei nova 14i was $104 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (78/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Huawei nova 14i are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.