Redmi 13 vs Redmi K90
The Redmi 13 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 43/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Redmi 13
Redmi K90
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $401
- Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi 13 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 33 points higher (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Redmi 13 — 56/100, Redmi K90 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 13 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5030 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $401 |
Redmi 13
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 13
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 13
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $231. Redmi 13 was $231 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 (92/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (58/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi 13 (72/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 13 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 by 33 points (76/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 13 and the Redmi K90?
The Redmi 13 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 13 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 13 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 13 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi 13 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.