Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 592,015); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't; the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (65/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (78/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (65/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.