Nokia XR21 vs Redmi K90
The Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 592,015); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 231g).
Nokia XR21
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 206g vs 231g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 24/100)
Comparing the Nokia XR21 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $401 |
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia XR21 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Nokia XR21 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Nokia XR21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (58/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (72/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (55/100 vs 24/100).
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the Redmi K90?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the Redmi K90?
The Nokia XR21 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.