Redmi K100 Pro vs Redmi K90

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 76/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 3,077,585).

The Redmi K100 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K100 Pro

Performance 96
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money —

Redmi K90

Performance 91
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 80

What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 3077585
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 72/100)

What makes Redmi K90 better?


  • Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 15 points higher (91/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (95/100 vs 72/100).

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K100 Pro Redmi K90
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3531378 3077585
Geekbench Single 3639 3013
Geekbench Multi 11047 9287
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions — 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight — 206 g
Launch price — $401

Camera comparison

Redmi K100 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Redmi K90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K100 Pro

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Redmi K90

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K100 Pro

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Redmi K90

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100
3531378 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 -14.7%
3077585 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi K90 by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K100 Pro

Price unknown

Redmi K90

$401

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (90/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (95/100 vs 72/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K100 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.