Nokia 8.1 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $449 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).
Nokia 8.1
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 180g vs 227g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $420 vs $449
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (86/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $449 | $420 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Nokia 8.1 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $29. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (37/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (86/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Nokia 8.1 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.