Huawei nova 9 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $499 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 33/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4300); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Huawei nova 9
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $504
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 34 points higher (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (82/100 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 K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 8550 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $499 | $504 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei nova 9 by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $5. Huawei nova 9 is cheaper by $5.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (82/100 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 K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (77/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (81/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 9 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.