Huawei nova 9 vs Redmi K90
The Huawei nova 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 33/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4300); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 781,542); the Huawei nova 9 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 206g).
Huawei nova 9
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 175g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Cheaper: $401 vs $499
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 35 points higher (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.7×7.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $499 | $401 |
Huawei nova 9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova 9
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 9
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 9 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei nova 9 by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $98. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $98.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (69/100 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 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 (71/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (81/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 by 35 points (68/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei nova 9 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 over the Redmi K90?
The Huawei nova 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.