Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Redmi 11A
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) and the Redmi 11A (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads — 32/100 vs 16/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Nova 15 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 11A doesn't.
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Redmi 11A
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 10W
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Redmi 11A, the Huawei Nova 15 Max scores 16 points higher (32/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Redmi 11A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | — | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 12, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 232 g | — | |
| Price | $499 | — |
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 11A
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 11A
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 11A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 11A
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 24/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (62/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 11A significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (50/100 vs 10/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Redmi 11A?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max is noticeably better than the Redmi 11A — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Redmi 11A?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi 11A — 16/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Redmi 11A?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.