Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $420 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is noticeably lighter (158g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4250 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 158g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $420
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 34/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (96/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4250 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 158 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
- 4250 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 312.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (78/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (96/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.