ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs Redmi K90
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $979 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 53/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 2,342,433); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 225g).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
Redmi K90
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 53/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 206g vs 225g
- Cheaper: $401 vs $979
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 15 points higher (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (69/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (42/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (82/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $979 | $401 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 by 24.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $578. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $578.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (69/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (42/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 (82/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 and the Redmi K90?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 over the Redmi K90?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.