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 (3,119,308 vs 347,995); the Nokia 7 Plus is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus by 47 points (73/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 7 Plus
Performance 25
Display 43
Camera 18
Battery 18
Portability 69
Value for money 0
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
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: 3119308 vs 347995
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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 — 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 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).

Nokia 7 Plus: The Nokia 7 Plus 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 7 Plus Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 347995 3119308
Geekbench Single 360 3041
Geekbench Multi 1115 9494
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
18
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 7 Plus
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2160x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
43
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 7 Plus
  • 3800 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
18
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 7 Plus and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 7 Plus Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
26/100
347995 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +88.8%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nokia 7 Plus by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 7 Plus
$399
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

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 Nokia 7 Plus 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.