Redmi 14R vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Redmi 14R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 560,863); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 14R doesn't; the Redmi 14R is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14R by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14R
Performance 47
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 46
Portability 54
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi 14R better?
  • Lighter: 205g vs 227g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 14R vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14R (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14R (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 14R (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14R (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14R is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi 14R: The Redmi 14R is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 14R Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 560863 3119308
Geekbench Single 923 3041
Geekbench Multi 2249 9494
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 227 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Redmi 14R
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 14R
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 14R
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 14R and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 14R Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
39/100
560863 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +82.0%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Redmi 14R by 82.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 14R
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14R (92/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14R (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 14R (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14R (78/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14R is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14R or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 14R by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 14R and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi 14R has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14R or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 14R or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 14R over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi 14R is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.