Nokia 8 vs Redmi K90
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $699 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 29/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 206g).
Nokia 8
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 160g vs 206g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $401 vs $699
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 47 points higher (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (90/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $699 | $401 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nokia 8 by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $298. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $298.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (92/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (58/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (72/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (84/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (90/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 47 points (76/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Redmi K90?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Redmi K90?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.