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).

The Redmi K80 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Performance 65
Display 80
Camera 45
Battery 80
Portability
Value for money 68
Redmi K80 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 67
Battery 87
Portability 45
Value for money 86
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $511

  • Overall rating 64/100
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Huawei Nova 16z: The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K80 Pro: The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
45
camera
Redmi K80 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 32MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
67
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1084
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
80
battery
Redmi K80 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Nova 16z HiSilicon Kirin 8020
64/100
1146138 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
81/100 +62.0%
3014660 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Pro leads Huawei Nova 16z by 62.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Nova 16z
$370
Redmi K80 Pro
$511

Launch price difference: $141. Huawei Nova 16z was $141 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.