Huawei Nova 16 vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $445 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,155,792).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1155792
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1421
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4323
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $445
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (85/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16 — 64/100, Redmi K90 — 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 K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Nova 16 by 62.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $44. Redmi K90 was $44 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16 (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Huawei Nova 16 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.