Huawei nova Y90 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 421,228); the Huawei nova Y90 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Huawei nova Y90
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova Y90 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova Y90 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Huawei nova Y90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Huawei nova Y90
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Huawei nova Y90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova Y90 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Huawei nova Y90 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei nova Y90
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (78/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y90 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova Y90 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y90 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Huawei nova Y90 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.