Nokia C31 vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 35/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't; the Nokia C31 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 38 points (73/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance
Display 37
Camera 10
Battery 68
Portability 53
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 227g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 38 points higher (73/100 vs 35/100). 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 68/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C31 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 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 C31 Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1280x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 200 g 227 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
37
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
68
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (94/100 vs 37/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia C31 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 38 points (73/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

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

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Nokia C31 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.