Huawei nova 9 SE vs Redmi K90

The Huawei nova 9 SE (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova 9 SE is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 37 points (76/100 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 K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 191g vs 206g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (82/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova 9 SE: The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova 9 SE Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 421228 3088357
Geekbench Single 412 3041
Geekbench Multi 1410 9494
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2388 2510x1156
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
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 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 191 g 206 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei nova 9 SE and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei nova 9 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
39/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +86.4%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Huawei nova 9 SE by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 9 SE
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (92/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (82/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE (72/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE and the Redmi K90?

The Huawei nova 9 SE has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE over the Redmi K90?

The Huawei nova 9 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.