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 — 92/100 vs 60/100 (a 32-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,146,138).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Performance 65
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 70
Portability 42
Value for money 60
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1146138
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 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 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 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 (98/100 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).

Huawei Nova 16 SE: The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16 SE Redmi K100 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 8020 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1146138 3942923
Geekbench Single 1389 3640
Geekbench Multi 4125 11033
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
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16 SE HiSilicon Kirin 8020
60/100
1146138 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100 +70.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Nova 16 SE
$345
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (98/100 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 32 points (92/100 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 — 92/100.

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 (98/100 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.