Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $545 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,177,196).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $545 vs $561
- Better camera (94/100 vs 74/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (94/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 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 | 7000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 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 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Price | $545 | $561 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 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 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 71.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $16. Huawei Nova 16 Pro is cheaper by $16.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (94/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (94/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.