Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $345 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 60/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Redmi K90 Max
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $504
- Better portability (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 229g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 14 points higher (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 60/100, Redmi K90 Max — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max 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 K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 8550 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $504 |
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $159. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $159 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (95/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max 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 K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 SE — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.