Head to head

Huawei nova 16 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra takes it by 16.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Huawei nova 16 SE Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 127,999 PKR 126,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date August 5, 2026 — China July 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions Not officially confirmed Not announced
Weight 229 g Not announced
Water resistance IP65 (reported) IP68/IP69 (expected)
Display
Screen size 6.84 inches 6.89 inches Better
Resolution 1276 × 2776 pixels Better 1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K)
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Up to 8,000 nits (reported) LTPS OLED, 68 Billion 165Hz
Protection Kunlun Glass Not officially confirmed
Performance
Chipset Huawei Kirin 8020 (7nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected)
CPU Octa-core 1 × high-performance core + 3 × performance cores + 4 × efficiency cores Octa-core
GPU Huawei Maleoon Adreno 840 (Expected)
Operating system HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 RYYB, reported Huawei Red Maple multispectral sensor LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI photography 50 MP Primary Camera (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 32 MP f/2.2 HDR, AI photography Better 20 MP
Video recording Up to 4K@30fps, reported Up to 8K (expected)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 8,500 mAh Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 8,000–8,500 mAh (expected)
Wired charging 66W fast charging, reported 100W HyperCharge Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Bluetooth 6.0 v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Ambient Light Compass Color Spectrum / Multispectral Sensor 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 OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Huawei nova 16 SE and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Huawei nova 16 SE or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.