Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 46/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 592,015); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (95/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (91/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (90/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (95/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 47 points (93/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.