Huawei Nova 16z vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; launch prices were $370 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Redmi K80 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $370
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100, Redmi K80 Ultra — 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 K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 2874956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 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 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $350 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16z by 60.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi K80 Ultra was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (89/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Nova 16z is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra edges out the Huawei Nova 16z by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.