Nokia 6.1 vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Nokia 6.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $269 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 20/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 215,323); the Nokia 6.1 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 by 53 points (73/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 6.1
Performance 15
Display 42
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 74
Value for money 0
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Nokia 6.1 better?
  • Lighter: 172g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $269 vs $420

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 215323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 181
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 960
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 6.1 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 53 points higher (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 6.1 — 0/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (92/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 6.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).

Nokia 6.1: The Nokia 6.1 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 Nokia 6.1 Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 215323 3119308
Geekbench Single 181 3041
Geekbench Multi 960 9494
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1920x1080 1280x2772
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 148.8×75.8×8.2 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 172 g 227 g
Launch price $269 $420
Camera comparison
Nokia 6.1
  • Main: 16MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 6.1
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 6.1
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 6.1 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 6.1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
20/100
215323 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +93.1%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nokia 6.1 by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 6.1
$269
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

Launch price difference: $151. Nokia 6.1 was $151 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (92/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (94/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (37/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (78/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 6.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 6.1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 by 53 points (73/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 6.1 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nokia 6.1 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 6.1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 6.1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 6.1 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nokia 6.1 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.