Apple iPhone 16 vs Redmi K90

The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $447 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,650,000); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Performance 82
Display 61
Camera 78
Battery 24
Portability 79
Value for money 66
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 3041
  • Lighter: 170g vs 206g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1650000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7700
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3561 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $447

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 82/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (72/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 16: The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Redmi K90
Processor Apple A18 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1650000 3088357
Geekbench Single 3100 3041
Geekbench Multi 7700 9494
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2510x1156
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3561 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 147
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 170 g 206 g
Price $447 $401
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
  • 3561 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Apple A18
67/100
1650000 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +46.6%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Apple iPhone 16 by 46.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16
$447
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $46. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $46.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (82/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (72/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (79/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Redmi K90?

The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Redmi K90?

The Apple iPhone 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 82/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Redmi K90?

The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users.