Realme Narzo 30 vs Redmi K90

The Realme Narzo 30 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 41/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 534,895); the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.4mm).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 by 35 points (76/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 30
Performance 41
Display 54
Camera 31
Battery 45
Portability 49
Value for money
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Realme Narzo 30 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 206g

  • Overall rating 41/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Narzo 30 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 35 points higher (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (58/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).

Realme Narzo 30: The Realme Narzo 30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Narzo 30 Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 534895 3086235
Geekbench Single 673 3041
Geekbench Multi 1881 9494
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2510x1156
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 580 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g 206 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 30
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 30
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 30
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Narzo 30 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Narzo 30 MediaTek Helio G95
41/100
534895 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +82.7%
3086235 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Realme Narzo 30 by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 30
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (92/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (82/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (58/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 (72/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 30 by 35 points (76/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 30 and the Redmi K90?

The Realme Narzo 30 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 30 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme Narzo 30 over the Redmi K90?

The Realme Narzo 30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.