Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $695 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 78/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,229,229).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 210g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $695
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 87/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×7.1 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $561 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 70.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $134. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $134 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (98/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (94/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Redmi K90 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.