Realme 8 Pro vs Redmi K90
The Realme 8 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $260 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 23/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 514,398); the Realme 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (176g vs 206g).
Realme 8 Pro
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $260 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Realme 8 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 45 points higher (68/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 8 Pro leads (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (71/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 8 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Realme 8 Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.9×8.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $260 | $401 |
Realme 8 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 8 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 8 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Realme 8 Pro by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $141. Realme 8 Pro is cheaper by $141.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (71/100 vs 31/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (80/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 8 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro by 45 points (68/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8 Pro and the Redmi K90?
The Realme 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8 Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Realme 8 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.