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Huawei nova 16 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max

What nova 16 Pro does better (7) and where Redmi K100 Pro Max wins (13) — every spec side by side.

Huawei nova 16 Pro
Huawei · 2026nova 16 Pro
9.3Score
7 advantages≈ $540
vs
Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max
Xiaomi · 2026Redmi K100 Pro Max
9.7Score
13 advantages≈ $580
Higher score
9.4Display9.7
7.2Performance9.7
9.6Camera9.8
9.4Battery9.8
8.3Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

nova 16 ProRedmi K100 Pro Max
78 × 1637.178 × 163.58.5
nova 16 ProRedmi K100 Pro MaxDifference
Height163 mm163.5 mm−0.5 mm
Width78 mm78 mm=
Thickness7.1 mm8.5 mm−1.4 mm
Weight218 g238 g−20 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is nova 16 Pro better than Redmi K100 Pro Max?

  1. Storage (max)1,024 GB vs 512 GB2×
  2. Peak brightness6,000 nits vs 4,500 nits+33%
  3. Pixel density460 ppi vs 416 ppi+11%
  4. Weight218 g vs 238 g+9%
  5. Selfie camera50 MP vs 32 MP+56%
  6. Thickness7.1 mm vs 8.5 mm+20%
  7. Resolution (width)1,320 px vs 1,200 px+10%

Why is Redmi K100 Pro Max better than nova 16 Pro?

  1. AnTuTu score1,177,196 vs 3,722,8033.2×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,587 vs 11,2993.1×
  3. Battery capacity7,000 mAh vs 9,070 mAh+30%
  4. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 185 Hz+54%
  5. Wireless chargingNo · nova 16 Pro: Yes
  6. CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 4.6 GHz+84%
  7. RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
  8. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
  9. Process7 nm vs 3 nm2.3×
  10. Optical zoom3.7× vs 5×+35%
  11. Max video4K vs 8K
  12. 4K video frame rate30 fps vs 60 fps2×
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight218 g238 g
Thickness7.1 mm8.5 mm
Height163 mm163.5 mm
Width78 mm78 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlass—
Ingress protectionIP65IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx8
Glass protectionKunlun Glass—
ColoursBlack, White, Blue/Pink, BlueBlack, White, Blue, Red (Burgundy)
Display
Screen size6.8″6.9″
PanelLTPO OLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)Yes—
Resolution (width)1,320 px1,200 px
Resolution (height)2,856 px2,608 px
Pixel density460 ppi416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz185 Hz
Peak brightness6,000 nits4,500 nits
Screen-to-body ratio90.4%91.5%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetKirin 9010SQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerKirinQualcomm
Process7 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.5 GHz4.6 GHz
GPUMaleoon 920Adreno 840
AnTuTu score1,177,1963,722,803
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,58711,299
Memory
RAM12 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB512 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera200 MP200 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.28"1/1.4"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3.7×5×
Max video4K8K
4K video frame rate30 fps60 fps
Selfie camera50 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity7,000 mAh9,070 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Wired charging100 W100 W
Wireless chargingNoYes
Wireless charging power—50 W
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth66
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
USB version2—
Video output—Yes
Satellite messagingYes—
Infrared portYesYes
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display, ultrasonic
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Software
OS at launchHarmonyOS 6.0Android 16
PlatformHarmonyOSAndroid
Interface—HyperOS 3
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