Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $545 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,177,196); the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.2mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $545
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Pro — 72/100, 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 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $545 | $420 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 62.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $125. Redmi K90 Ultra was $125 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (94/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro edges out the Redmi K90 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.