Nokia C31 vs Redmi K90

The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 10/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 58 points (68/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C31
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Nokia C31 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5050 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 58 points higher (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia C31: The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia C31 Redmi K90
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3088357
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 200 g 206 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Nokia C31
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Nokia C31
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia C31
  • 5050 mAh
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia C31
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (53/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 (71/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia C31 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (82/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia C31 by 58 points (68/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia C31 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the Redmi K90?

The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.