Huawei Nova 16 vs Redmi K80 Pro

The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $445 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Performance 13
Display 100
Camera 58
Battery 70
Design 51
Value for money 79
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 79
Design 31
Value for money 75
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $445 vs $511

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 1155792
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1421
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4323
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (79/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (68/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (68/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (51/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

Huawei Nova 16: The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16 Redmi K80 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9010 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1155792 3014660
Geekbench Single 1421 3050
Geekbench Multi 4323 9300
Display 6.7" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1280 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 32 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm
Weight 199 g 215 g
Price $445 $511
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
79
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16 HiSilicon Kirin 9010
48/100
1155792 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +61.7%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16 by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Nova 16
$445
Redmi K80 Pro
$511

Price difference: $66. Huawei Nova 16 is cheaper by $66.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (68/100 vs 13/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (51/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K80 Pro are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 13/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi K80 Pro?

The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.