Huawei nova Y90 vs Redmi K90
The Huawei nova Y90 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 38/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova Y90
Redmi K90
What makes Huawei nova Y90 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova Y90 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 38 points higher (76/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova Y90 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | EMUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×74.7×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova Y90
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova Y90
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova Y90 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Huawei nova Y90 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova Y90
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 (72/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova Y90 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Huawei nova Y90 by 38 points (76/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova Y90 and the Redmi K90?
The Huawei nova Y90 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova Y90 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova Y90 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.