HMD Skyline vs Redmi K90
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 62/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Redmi K90
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads HMD Skyline by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (75/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Redmi K90?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi K90?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.