Redmi K100 Pro vs Redmi K90

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm 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 — 88/100 vs 68/100 (a 20-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 (3,942,923 vs 3,088,357).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3088357
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 20 points higher (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

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 active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3942923 3088357
Geekbench Single 3640 3050
Geekbench Multi 11033 9300
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 2510x1156
Refresh rate 2560 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, HyperOS 3 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 -27.7%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi K90 by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (92/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (90/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (89/100 vs 71/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 by 20 points (88/100 vs 68/100).

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

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).

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 active users, budget-conscious buyers.