OnePlus Nord 2 vs Redmi K90
The OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $400 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 30/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).
OnePlus Nord 2
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 189g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 6/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 38 points higher (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (69/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $400 | $401 |
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Nord 2 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1. OnePlus Nord 2 is cheaper by $1.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (69/100 vs 6/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (71/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (63/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 by 38 points (68/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Redmi K90?
The OnePlus Nord 2 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2 over the Redmi K90?
The OnePlus Nord 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.