Huawei nova 14i vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 14i
Performance 31
Display 52
Camera 30
Battery 55
Portability 40
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
  • Lighter: 216g vs 227g

  • Overall rating 38/100
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 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)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (78/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

Huawei nova 14i: The Huawei nova 14i is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 14i Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 421228 3233695
Geekbench Single 412 3041
Geekbench Multi 1410 9494
Display 7.0" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 1280x2772
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
OS EMUI 14.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 216 g 227 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
  • 7.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
52
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei nova 14i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +87.0%
3233695 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei nova 14i by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 14i
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (92/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (94/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (78/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).

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

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