Huawei Nova 15 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 43/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,033,121).
Huawei Nova 15
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 196g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $499 | $561 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 15 by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $62. Huawei Nova 15 is cheaper by $62.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (94/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (74/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (82/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (55/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 15 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.