Huawei nova 9 SE vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE
Performance 31
Display 53
Camera 44
Battery 32
Portability 65
Value for money
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 86
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 219g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).

Huawei nova 9 SE: The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 9 SE Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 421228 2876004
Geekbench Single 412 2729
Geekbench Multi 1410 8430
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" OLED
Resolution 1080x2388 1280x2772
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm
Weight 191 g 219 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 9 SE and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 9 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
39/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100 +85.4%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 9 SE
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (89/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (94/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (86/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 9 SE leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.