Huawei Nova 16s vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $430 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 1,121,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $561
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei Nova 16s by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $131. Huawei Nova 16s was $131 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (89/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16s — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.