Nokia 8.1 vs Redmi K90
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $449 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 8/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 206g).
Nokia 8.1
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 180g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $401 vs $449
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 60 points higher (68/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (53/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nokia 8.1 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $449 | $401 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nokia 8.1 by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $48. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $48.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (53/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (71/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (75/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Nokia 8.1 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 60 points (68/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Redmi K90?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Redmi K90?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.