Huawei Nova 16s vs Redmi K90
The Huawei Nova 16s (2026) runs on the Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $430 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,121,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16s
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei Nova 16s better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1121894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $430
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16s vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16s — 60/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100. In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16s | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1121894 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.6×75.5×7.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $430 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16s
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16s and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei Nova 16s by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Redmi K90 was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16s (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 72/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Nova 16s is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Huawei Nova 16s by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16s and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 16s has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16s or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16s over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei Nova 16s is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.