Huawei Nova 16 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $445 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 48/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Huawei Nova 16
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $445 vs $504
- Better camera (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 19 points higher (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8550 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $445 | $504 |
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei Nova 16 by 69.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $59. Huawei Nova 16 is cheaper by $59.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (82/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (58/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei Nova 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (51/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.