Huawei Nova 15 Ultra vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $401. Both devices score the same overall rating of 76/100. Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,321,223); the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is thinner (6.8mm vs 8.0mm).
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
Redmi K90
- Better camera (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1321223
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $699
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 67/100)
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 received the same MobileRank rating — 76/100. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 Ultra — 64/100, Redmi K90 — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 Ultra | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1321223 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $401 |
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Nova 15 Ultra by 57.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $298. Redmi K90 was $298 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra (92/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (81/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Redmi K90?
Both devices scored 76/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi K90.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 Ultra over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 15 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.