Motorola Moto X70 Air vs Redmi K90
The Motorola Moto X70 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $379 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,329,936); the Motorola Moto X70 Air is noticeably lighter (159g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X70 Air
Redmi K90
What makes Motorola Moto X70 Air better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $379 vs $401
- Better camera (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X70 Air vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Motorola Moto X70 Air — 60/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X70 Air | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1329936 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×74.3×6.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $379 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X70 Air and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Motorola Moto X70 Air by 56.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $22. Motorola Moto X70 Air was $22 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (91/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (72/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X70 Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X70 Air and the Redmi K90?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X70 Air over the Redmi K90?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.