Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010s, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $695 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 76/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 1,229,229).
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 1229229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 206g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $695
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra vs the Redmi K90, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra scores 2 points higher (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 Ultra — 68/100, Redmi K90 — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 Ultra | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1229229 | 3086235 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2856x1320 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $695 | $401 |
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2856x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Nova 16 Ultra by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $294. Redmi K90 was $294 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra (92/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (94/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (87/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra edges out the Redmi K90 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra leads on camera score (94/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 Ultra over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 16 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.