Huawei nova 9 SE vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).
Huawei nova 9 SE
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 210g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Huawei nova 9 SE
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9 SE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova 9 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (81/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (89/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.