Nokia 7 Plus vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nokia 7 Plus (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $399 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 26/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 347,995); the Nokia 7 Plus is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 7 Plus
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Nokia 7 Plus better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $420
- Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 7 Plus vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 47 points higher (73/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 18/100). Value score: Nokia 7 Plus — 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 Plus (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (78/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 7 Plus | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.6×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 7 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.75
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia 7 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2160x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 7 Plus
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 7 Plus and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nokia 7 Plus by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Nokia 7 Plus was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (92/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (37/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (78/100 vs 18/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus by 47 points (73/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 7 Plus and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nokia 7 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 7 Plus over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.