Realme 16 Pro+ vs Redmi K90

The Realme 16 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $330 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 48/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,392,392).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ by 20 points (68/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16 Pro+
Performance 15
Display 100
Camera 54
Battery 65
Design 51
Value for money 87
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Realme 16 Pro+ better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $330 vs $401

  • Better camera (54/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1392392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1270
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4106
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 16 Pro+ vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 20 points higher (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (69/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).

Realme 16 Pro+: The Realme 16 Pro+ 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 Realme 16 Pro+ Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1392392 3088357
Geekbench Single 1270 3050
Geekbench Multi 4106 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 2510x1156
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 206 g
Price $330 $401
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro+
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
54
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro+
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme 16 Pro+
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 16 Pro+ and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 16 Pro+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
48/100
1392392 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +54.9%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Realme 16 Pro+ by 54.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme 16 Pro+
$330
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $71. Realme 16 Pro+ is cheaper by $71.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (69/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 Pro+ is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ by 20 points (68/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 16 Pro+ and the Redmi K90?

The Realme 16 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Realme 16 Pro+ over the Redmi K90?

The Realme 16 Pro+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.