Huawei nova Y90 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 424,216); the Huawei nova Y90 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y90
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Huawei nova Y90 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y90 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y90 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y90 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Huawei nova Y90 by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y90
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (81/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (89/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y90 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Huawei nova Y90 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y90 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.