Huawei nova 14i vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $259 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 58 points (84/100 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 K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
  • Cheaper: $259 vs $561

  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 210g vs 216g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 71/100).

Huawei nova 14i: The Huawei nova 14i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 14i Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 421228 4119955
Geekbench Single 412 3640
Geekbench Multi 1410 11033
Display 7.0" IPS LCD 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1080x2376 2608x1200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS EMUI 14.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 216 g 210 g
Price $259 $561
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
  • 7.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 14i and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 14i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
26/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +89.8%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 14i by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 14i
$259
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $302. Huawei nova 14i is cheaper by $302.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (82/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14i and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 14i or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 14i over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Huawei nova 14i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.