Huawei Nova 16s vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $430 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 67/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Nova 16s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,164 vs 1,121,894); the Huawei Nova 16s is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
Redmi K80 Pro
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $511
- Better portability (67/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068164 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 14 points higher (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, Redmi K80 Pro — 82/100; 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 K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (67/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 3068164 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $511 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16s by 63.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $81. Huawei Nova 16s was $81 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (87/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (67/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.