Huawei Nova 16 vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 16 (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9010, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Nova 16 leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 7000); the Huawei Nova 16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,155,792 vs 1,007,140); the Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Nova 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1155792 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 1421 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4323 vs 3481
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16 vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Huawei Nova 16 scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 leads (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16 | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9010 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1155792 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1421 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4323 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $445 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16 and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Nova 16 leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 14.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (61/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Nova 16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (60/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16 and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on camera score (61/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16 or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 leads on performance (65/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16 over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.