Redmi K50 vs Redmi K50i

The Redmi K50 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K50 leads — 58/100 vs 57/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K50 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K50 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't.

The Redmi K50 edges out the Redmi K50i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50
Performance 62
Display 90
Camera 36
Battery 59
Portability 53
Value for money 58
Redmi K50i
Performance 62
Display 77
Camera 43
Battery 54
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Redmi K50 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5080 mAh

  • Longer battery life (59/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 200g vs 201g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50 vs the Redmi K50i, the Redmi K50 scores 1 points higher (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Redmi K50: The Redmi K50 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K50i: The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K50 Redmi K50i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 1089139 1089139
Geekbench Single 1139 1139
Geekbench Multi 3842 3842
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" FFS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 5080 mAh
Charging 67W 67W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 650 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53 IP53
Dimensions 163.1×76.2×8.5 mm 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm
Weight 201 g 200 g
Launch price $310
Camera comparison
Redmi K50
  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Redmi K50i
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi K50i
  • 6.6" FFS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
77
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K50
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
59
battery
Redmi K50i
  • 5080 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K50 and Redmi K50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K50 MediaTek Dimensity 8100
58/100
1089139 AnTuTu
Redmi K50i MediaTek Dimensity 8100
57/100
1089139 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50
$310
Redmi K50i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (90/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 or the Redmi K50i?

The Redmi K50 edges out the Redmi K50i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K50 and the Redmi K50i?

The Redmi K50 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Redmi K50i — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 or the Redmi K50i?

The Redmi K50i leads on camera score (43/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K50 over the Redmi K50i?

The Redmi K50 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.