Huawei Nova 15 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,033,121); the Huawei Nova 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).
Huawei Nova 15
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 196g vs 227g
- Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $499
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 15 — 50/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $420 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 15 by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $79. Redmi K90 Ultra was $79 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 15 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.