Nokia 7 Plus vs Redmi K90
The Nokia 7 Plus (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $399 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 26/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 347,995); the Nokia 7 Plus is noticeably lighter (183g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 7 Plus
Redmi K90
What makes Nokia 7 Plus better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $401
- Better portability (69/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 347995
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1115
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 7 Plus vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 50 points higher (76/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 18/100). Value score: Nokia 7 Plus — 0/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (58/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (72/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 7 Plus | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 347995 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1115 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2160x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.6×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 7 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.75
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nokia 7 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2160x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 7 Plus
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 7 Plus and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nokia 7 Plus by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $2. Nokia 7 Plus was $2 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (91/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (58/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus (72/100 vs 18/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 7 Plus is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 7 Plus by 50 points (76/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 7 Plus and the Redmi K90?
The Nokia 7 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 7 Plus or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 7 Plus over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.