Huawei Nova 16z vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $370 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 64/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16z
Redmi K80 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $511
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 17 points higher (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 68/100, Redmi K80 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3014660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $511 |
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16z by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $141. Huawei Nova 16z was $141 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (91/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (67/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.