Huawei Nova 16z vs Redmi K100 Pro

The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 94/100 vs 64/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,146,138).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 30 points (94/100 vs 64/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Performance 65
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 80
Portability
Value for money 68
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?

  • Overall rating 64/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1146138
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1389
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4125
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 30 points higher (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (98/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (95/100 vs 80/100).

Huawei Nova 16z: The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Nova 16z Redmi K100 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 8020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1146138 3942923
Geekbench Single 1389 3640
Geekbench Multi 4125 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2412x1084 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2560 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16, HyperOS 3
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight
Launch price $370
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
45
camera
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
80
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16z HiSilicon Kirin 8020
64/100
1146138 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +70.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16z by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Nova 16z
$370
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (98/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (90/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (95/100 vs 80/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z by 30 points (94/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.