Nokia 7.1 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nokia 7.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $349 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 23/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3060); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 282,713); the Nokia 7.1 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 7.1
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Nokia 7.1 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $420
- Better portability (84/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3060 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 7.1 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 50 points higher (73/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 7.1 — 0/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7.1 (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7.1 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 7.1 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7.1 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 7.1 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 9287 | |
| Display | 5.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2280x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3060 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 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 | 149.7×71.2×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 7.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia 7.1
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2280x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 7.1
- 3060 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 7.1 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nokia 7.1 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Nokia 7.1 was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7.1 (92/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7.1 (94/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 7.1 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7.1 (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 7.1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7.1 by 50 points (73/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 7.1 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nokia 7.1 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 7.1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 7.1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 7.1 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.