Huawei Nova 16z vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $370 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 64/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $504
- Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 11 points higher (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max 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 Huawei Nova 16z and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei Nova 16z by 69.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $134. Huawei Nova 16z was $134 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max 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 Huawei Nova 16z and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Huawei Nova 16z — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Nova 16z and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16z leads on camera score (45/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.