Huawei Nova 16 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $445 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,155,792); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $445
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 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 K90 Ultra — 72/100; 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16 by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Redmi K90 Ultra was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 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 K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K90 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 K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.