OnePlus Nord vs Redmi K90

The OnePlus Nord (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $399 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 25/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4115); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 597,974); the OnePlus Nord is noticeably lighter (184g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 43 points (68/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 35
Battery 17
Design 70
Value for money 82
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes OnePlus Nord better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $399 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4115 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 43 points higher (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (71/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.

OnePlus Nord: The OnePlus Nord is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 597974 3088357
Geekbench Single 799 3050
Geekbench Multi 1836 9300
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2510x1156
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4115 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Main camera 48 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 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 158.3×73.3×8.2 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 184 g 206 g
Price $399 $401
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
35
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord
  • 4115 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
17
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
25/100
597974 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +80.6%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads OnePlus Nord by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Nord
$399
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $2. OnePlus Nord is cheaper by $2.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord (53/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord (71/100 vs 17/100).

design

In the "design" category, the OnePlus Nord notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord by 43 points (68/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord and the Redmi K90?

The OnePlus Nord has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord or the Redmi K90?

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

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord over the Redmi K90?

The OnePlus Nord is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.