Huawei nova 9 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4300); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 210g).
Huawei nova 9
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 175g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $499 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $499 | $561 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova 9 by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $62. Huawei nova 9 is cheaper by $62.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (94/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (82/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei nova 9 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.