Huawei Nova 15 Max vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Huawei Nova 15 Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8000A, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 32/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 15 Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 682,743); the Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably lighter (215g vs 232g).
Huawei Nova 15 Max
Redmi K80 Pro
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper: $499 vs $511
- Overall rating 32/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 682743
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 904
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2420
- Faster charging: 120W vs 40W
- Lighter: 215g vs 232g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 62/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 10/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Max vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 39 points higher (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (79/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (68/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (63/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (79/100 vs 62/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Max | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8000A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 682743 | 3014660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 904 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2420 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $499 | $511 |
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Max and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Huawei Nova 15 Max by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $12. Huawei Nova 15 Max is cheaper by $12.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (68/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (63/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (79/100 vs 62/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max (31/100 vs 10/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Max by 39 points (71/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Max and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Max or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Max over the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 15 Max is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.