Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $345 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 60/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Redmi K80 Pro
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $511
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Lighter: 215g vs 229g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 21 points higher (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100, Redmi K80 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3014660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $511 |
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $166. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $166 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (67/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (87/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro and the Huawei Nova 16 SE are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 21 points (81/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.