{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/huawei-nova-16-se-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra/", "generated": "2026-10-21T19:48:56+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra", "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 126,999 against PKR 127,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Huawei nova 16 SE", "slug": "huawei-nova-16-se", "brand": "Huawei", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/huawei/huawei-nova-16-se/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-11_13_20-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 127999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-12T06:19:18+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 53, "camera": 87, "battery": 86.5, "display": 100, "memory": 75, "value": 81.7, "overall": 78.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "August 5, 2026 — China", "Dimensions": "Not officially confirmed", "Weight": "229 g", "Water resistance": "IP65 (reported)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.84 inches", "Resolution": "1276 × 2776 pixels", "Panel type": "LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported)", "Protection": "Kunlun Glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores", "GPU": "Huawei Maleoon", "Operating system": "HarmonyOS 6.1" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography", "Selfie camera": "32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography", "Video recording": "Up to 4K@30fps, reported" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh", "Wired charging": "66W fast charging, reported" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7", "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C OTG" } } }, { "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra", "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra", "brand": "Redmi", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-30-2026-10_15_33-AM-1-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 126999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-06-30T05:23:10+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 92, "camera": 91, "battery": 95, "display": 100, "memory": 100, "value": 100, "overall": 95.3 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "July 2026 (Expected)", "Dimensions": "Not announced", "Weight": "Not announced", "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (expected)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.89 inches", "Resolution": "1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K)", "Panel type": "LTPS OLED, 68 Billion 165Hz", "Protection": "Not officially confirmed" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected)", "CPU": "Octa-core", "GPU": "Adreno 840 (Expected)", "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X", "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP Primary Camera (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama", "Selfie camera": "20 MP", "Video recording": "Up to 8K (expected)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 8,000–8,500 mAh (expected)", "Wired charging": "100W HyperCharge" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "v5.4", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Sensor AI Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-axis Linear Vibration Motor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra", "margin": 16.9, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 53, "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 92 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 87, "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 91 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 86.5, "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 95 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 100, "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 75, "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "huawei-nova-16-se": 81.7, "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra costs PKR 1,000 less.", "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra charges 34W faster.", "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.", "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Huawei nova 16 SE can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price." }, { "question": "What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra in Pakistan?", "answer": "Huawei nova 16 SE is listed at PKR 127,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra at PKR 126,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra leads on battery. Huawei nova 16 SE carries a 8500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra a 8500 mAh cell, with 66W and 100W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?", "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Huawei nova 16 SE runs the Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected)." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }