OnePlus Nord CE4 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord CE4 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 57/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,051,702); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord CE4 doesn't; the OnePlus Nord CE4 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE4
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord CE4 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $420
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1051702
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE4 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 16 points higher (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord CE4 — 52/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE4 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE4 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1051702 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×75.3×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $420 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE4
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE4 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE4 by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. OnePlus Nord CE4 was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE4 (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the OnePlus Nord CE4 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE4 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE4 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord CE4 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE4 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord CE4 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE4 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE4 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.