Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs Redmi K90

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $270 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 18/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 329,457); the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 50 points (68/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 12
Design 65
Value for money 91
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Motorola Moto G8 Plus better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $270 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (91/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 Plus vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 50 points higher (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).

Motorola Moto G8 Plus: The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Plus Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 329457 3088357
Geekbench Single 321 3050
Geekbench Multi 1128 9300
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2280 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 25 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.8×9.1 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 206 g
Price $270 $401
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 25MP
36
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2280
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G8 Plus and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G8 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
18/100
329457 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +89.3%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G8 Plus
$270
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $131. Motorola Moto G8 Plus is cheaper by $131.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (53/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus (71/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (65/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 Plus by 50 points (68/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 Plus and the Redmi K90?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 Plus or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 Plus over the Redmi K90?

The Motorola Moto G8 Plus is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.