Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs Redmi K90 Ultra

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (2022) and the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 21/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition doesn't; the Nokia C2 2nd Edition is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 52 points (73/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Performance
Display 36
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 56
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Nokia C2 2nd Edition better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 227g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 2400 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C2 2nd Edition vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 52 points higher (73/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).

Nokia C2 2nd Edition: The Nokia C2 2nd Edition 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 C2 2nd Edition Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 5.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 480x960 1280x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 2400 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 5 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 2 MP 20 MP
RAM 1GB / 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 (Go edition) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 154.0×75.9×10.0 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 180 g 227 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • Main: 5MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 5.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 480x960
  • Refresh rate: —
36
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
  • 2400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C2 2nd Edition
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (94/100 vs 36/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition (78/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C2 2nd Edition notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C2 2nd Edition by 52 points (73/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C2 2nd Edition and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C2 2nd Edition or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C2 2nd Edition over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nokia C2 2nd Edition 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.