Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $345 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7410); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7410 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $350
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra 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 K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 2876004 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7410 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 / 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 | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $350 |
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $5. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $5 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra 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 K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (86/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K80 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra 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 K80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.