Huawei Nova 16s vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 67/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 1,121,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
Redmi K100 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 24 points higher (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (95/100 vs 72/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 3531378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $430 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16s by 68.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (90/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (95/100 vs 72/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s by 24 points (91/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.