Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $695 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 78/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 1,229,229); the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.4mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Redmi K80 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $511 vs $695
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 3 points higher (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100, 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 Ultra (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 3014660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $511 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 59.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $184. Redmi K80 Pro was $184 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.