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 (3,233,695 vs 1,146,138).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Nova 16z
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Huawei Nova 16z better?
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $420
- Better camera (45/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1146138
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1389
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 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)
Comparison verdict
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). Value score: Huawei Nova 16z — 60/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 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 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Nova 16z | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 8020 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1146138 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1389 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4125 | 9287 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 2412x1084
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Nova 16z
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Nova 16z and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Huawei Nova 16z by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Huawei Nova 16z was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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).
Frequently asked questions
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.