Huawei Nova 16 vs Redmi 11A

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 (2026) and the Redmi 11A (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 leads — 48/100 vs 16/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).

The Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A by 32 points (48/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Performance 13
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 70
Design 51
Value for money 79
Redmi 11A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (13/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (70/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 11A better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi 11A, the Huawei Nova 16 scores 32 points higher (48/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (58/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (70/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (79/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei Nova 16: The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi 11A: The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16 Redmi 11A
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9010
AnTuTu 1155792
Geekbench Single 1421
Geekbench Multi 4323
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2800x1280 720x1650
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 12, MIUI
NFC no
Weight 199 g
Price $445
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Redmi 11A
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi 11A
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery
Redmi 11A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Nova 16
$445
Redmi 11A
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (13/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (58/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A (70/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi 11A are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi 11A (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi 11A?

The Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi 11A by 32 points (48/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi 11A?

The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi 11A — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi 11A?

The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi 11A?

The Huawei Nova 16 leads on performance (13/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi 11A?

The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 11A is a better fit for everyday use.