OnePlus Nord vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $399 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 44/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 597,974); the OnePlus Nord is noticeably lighter (184g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $420
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4115 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 29 points higher (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 27/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord — 16/100, 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 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4115 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $420 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord
- 4115 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. OnePlus Nord was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (78/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The OnePlus Nord has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.