Huawei Nova 15 vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Nova 15 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 43/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,033,121).
Huawei Nova 15
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1033121
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper: $401 vs $499
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 65/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 15 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 25 points higher (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (69/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 15 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1033121 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.5×7.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $499 | $401 |
Huawei Nova 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 15
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 15 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Nova 15 by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $98. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $98.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 (69/100 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 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 15 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 15 by 25 points (68/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 15 and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 15 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 15 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 15 over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 15 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.