Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 60/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Redmi K100 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 31 points higher (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (95/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3531378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | — | |
| Launch price | $345 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (95/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 31 points (91/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.