Huawei Nova 16z vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Huawei Nova 16z (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 8020, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $370 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,146,138).
Huawei Nova 16z
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $420
- Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4125
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Higher value score: 82/100 vs 68/100
Comparing the Huawei Nova 16z vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 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 Huawei Nova 16z and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1084 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $370 | $420 |
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16z by 63.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Huawei Nova 16z was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Nova 16z (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 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 Huawei Nova 16z and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 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 K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Nova 16z or the Redmi K90 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 K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Nova 16z over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Huawei Nova 16z is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.