Huawei Nova 16 vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,155,792).
Huawei Nova 16
Redmi K100 Pro
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2560 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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, HyperOS 3 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Price | $445 | — |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 by 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (90/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (89/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K100 Pro 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 K100 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.