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; estimated prices are $259 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 26/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.
Huawei nova 14i
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 216g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $259 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (30/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 41 points higher (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 14i | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9553 | |
| Display | 7.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8550 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 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 | |
| Price | $259 | $504 |
Huawei nova 14i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Huawei nova 14i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 14i and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei nova 14i by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $245. Huawei nova 14i is cheaper by $245.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (77/100 vs 50/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 41 points (67/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 14i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.