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.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi 13 by 33 points (76/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 13
Performance 38
Display 54
Camera 40
Battery 47
Portability 56
Value for money 56
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi 13 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $401

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi 13: The Redmi 13 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 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
Camera comparison
Redmi 13
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 13
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 13
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 13
$170
Redmi K90
$401

Launch price difference: $231. Redmi 13 was $231 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.