Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Redmi K100
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8500); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Redmi K100
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 234g
- Better portability (42/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (42/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 65.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (42/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 SE — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K100?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Redmi K100?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.