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).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 by 59 points (68/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 6
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 0
Design 88
Value for money 94
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Nokia 6 better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nokia 6: The Nokia 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nokia 6
  • Main: 16MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
2
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 6
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 6
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 6 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
9/100
180440 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +94.2%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Nokia 6 by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 6
$229
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $172. Nokia 6 is cheaper by $172.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.