Motorola Moto G87 vs Redmi K90

The Motorola Moto G87 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $299 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 550,018); the Motorola Moto G87 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G87
Performance 44
Display 84
Camera 53
Battery 50
Portability 76
Value for money 50
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Motorola Moto G87 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 183g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $401

  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 550018
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G87 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G87 — 50/100, Redmi K90 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (72/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Motorola Moto G87: The Motorola Moto G87 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G87 Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 550018 3088357
Geekbench Single 803 3041
Geekbench Multi 2047 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP68
Dimensions 164.5×77.3×7.3 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 183 g 206 g
Launch price $299 $401
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G87
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G87
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G87
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G87 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G87 MediaTek Dimensity 6400
54/100
550018 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +82.2%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Motorola Moto G87 by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G87
$299
Redmi K90
$401

Launch price difference: $102. Motorola Moto G87 was $102 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (92/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G87 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 (72/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G87 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G87 by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G87 and the Redmi K90?

The Motorola Moto G87 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G87 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G87 over the Redmi K90?

The Motorola Moto G87 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.