Realme C100i (India) vs Redmi K90
The Realme C100i (India) (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $105 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C100i (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C100i (India)
Redmi K90
What makes Realme C100i (India) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $105 vs $401
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C100i (India) vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme C100i (India) — 54/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C100i (India) | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.5×78.2×8.7 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $105 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Realme C100i (India)
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme C100i (India)
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C100i (India)
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $296. Realme C100i (India) was $296 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (91/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme C100i (India) (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C100i (India) or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme C100i (India) by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C100i (India) and the Redmi K90?
The Realme C100i (India) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C100i (India) or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C100i (India) or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Realme C100i (India) over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.