Nokia 6 vs Redmi K90
The Nokia 6 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $229 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 9/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 180,440); the Nokia 6 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 206g).
Nokia 6
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 169g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 6 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 59 points higher (68/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 6 leads (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (53/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Nokia 6 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 9300 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×75.8×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $229 | $401 |
Nokia 6
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 6
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 6
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 6 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nokia 6 by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $172. Nokia 6 is cheaper by $172.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (53/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (71/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 by 59 points (68/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 6 and the Redmi K90?
The Nokia 6 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 2/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 6 over the Redmi K90?
The Nokia 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.