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 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 70/100 (a 21-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 (3,531,378 vs 1,155,792).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Redmi K100 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 21 points higher (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3531378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 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 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $445 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- 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
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (90/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 by 21 points (91/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 91/100.
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 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.