Huawei Nova 16s vs Redmi K100
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 67/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,121,894); the Huawei Nova 16s is noticeably lighter (199g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
Redmi K100
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 234g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s leads (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (67/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 10000 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 | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Huawei Nova 16s by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (61/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (67/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 edges out the Huawei Nova 16s by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K100?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K100?
The Huawei Nova 16s leads on camera score (61/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the Redmi K100?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.