Huawei Nova 16 vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $445 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $445
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (61/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100; 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 K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 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 | |
| Weight | 199 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $95. Redmi K80 Ultra was $95 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (89/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra edges out the Huawei Nova 16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.