Motorola Moto G8 vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 25/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 329,457); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 15
Battery 22
Portability 56
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 227g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 48 points higher (73/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Moto G8: The Motorola Moto G8 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G8 Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 329457 3119308
Geekbench Single 321 3041
Geekbench Multi 1128 9494
Display 6.4" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1560 1280x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 227 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
25/100
329457 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +89.4%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G8 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G8
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (94/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (37/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (78/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 48 points (73/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 15/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.