Huawei nova Y61 vs Redmi K90

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 (2022) and the Redmi K90 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 17/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei nova Y61 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 51 points (68/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y61
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 65
Value for money 55
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Huawei nova Y61 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei nova Y61 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 51 points higher (68/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Huawei nova Y61: The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei nova Y61 Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3088357
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 5W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS EMUI 12, no Google Play Services Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×8.9 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 206 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y61
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y61
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei nova Y61
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (53/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (71/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Huawei nova Y61 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (65/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y61 by 51 points (68/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y61 and the Redmi K90?

The Huawei nova Y61 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y61 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Huawei nova Y61 over the Redmi K90?

The Huawei nova Y61 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.