Huawei nova 9 vs Redmi K80 Ultra
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; estimated prices are $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 33/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 4300); the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).
Huawei nova 9
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Lighter: 175g vs 219g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7410 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $350 vs $499
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (60/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (61/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (81/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Redmi K80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 2876004 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7410 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $499 | $350 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K80 Ultra
- 7410 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Ultra leads Huawei nova 9 by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $149. Redmi K80 Ultra is cheaper by $149.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (61/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 9 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (72/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K80 Ultra (81/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 27 points (60/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Redmi K80 Ultra?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.