Huawei Nova 16 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $445 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 1,155,792).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $445 vs $561
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16 by 68.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $116. Huawei Nova 16 was $116 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (97/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Huawei Nova 16 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.