Huawei Nova 16 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $445 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 70/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,155,792).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $730
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $445 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16 by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $285. Huawei Nova 16 was $285 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (90/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 by 23 points (93/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.