Lava Yuva 5G vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Lava Yuva 5G (2024) runs on the Unisoc T750, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $127 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Yuva 5G doesn't; the Lava Yuva 5G is noticeably lighter (208g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Yuva 5G
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Lava Yuva 5G better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $127 vs $420
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Yuva 5G vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Yuva 5G — 56/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Yuva 5G and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Yuva 5G | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T750 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.2×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $127 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Lava Yuva 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Yuva 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Yuva 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $293. Lava Yuva 5G was $293 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Yuva 5G and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Yuva 5G or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Yuva 5G and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Lava Yuva 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Yuva 5G or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Yuva 5G over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.