Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $545 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 57/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,177,196).
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1177196
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper: $401 vs $545
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 70/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 11 points higher (68/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (69/100 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1177196 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Price | $545 | $401 |
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Nova 16 Pro by 61.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $144. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $144.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Pro (69/100 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (94/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Huawei Nova 16 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Pro and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.