Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $695 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 74/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,229,229); the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is thinner (7.1mm vs 8.1mm).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $695
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra scores 4 points higher (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100, 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (95/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $504 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $191. Redmi K90 Max was $191 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (95/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (94/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.