Huawei nova 14i vs Redmi K90

The Huawei nova 14i (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $259 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 26/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 14i doesn't.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 42 points (68/100 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
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei nova 14i better?
  • Cheaper: $259 vs $401

  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 206g vs 216g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 14i vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 42 points higher (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).

Huawei nova 14i: The Huawei nova 14i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 14i Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 421228 3088357
Geekbench Single 412 3050
Geekbench Multi 1410 9300
Display 7.0" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2376 2510x1156
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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
Dimensions 171.6×79.9×8.9 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 216 g 206 g
Price $259 $401
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 14i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 14i
  • 7.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 14i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei nova 14i Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
26/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +86.4%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Huawei nova 14i by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova 14i
$259
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $142. Huawei nova 14i is cheaper by $142.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (53/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14i (71/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 14i is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 14i by 42 points (68/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Huawei nova 14i has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Huawei nova 14i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.