Huawei Nova 16 SE vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 16 SE (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $345 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 SE has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 1,146,138); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16 SE
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Nova 16 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7560 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $561
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 210g vs 229g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 SE vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 SE — 54/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 SE | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2756x1272 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.0×8.0 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $345 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2756x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16 SE
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 SE and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16 SE by 68.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $216. Huawei Nova 16 SE was $216 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE (89/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 SE by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 SE and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 SE or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 SE over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 SE is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.