Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 76/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,321,223); the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is thinner (6.8mm vs 7.9mm).
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $699
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (86/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 64/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×6.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $561 |
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 67.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $138. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $138 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (98/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.