Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi 11i

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 61/100 vs 34/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Xiaomi 11i is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 27 points (61/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 81
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 207g vs 227g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 27 points higher (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (41/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (81/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Xiaomi 11i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 2760000
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 IP53
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 207 g
Price $420
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (65/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (77/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (41/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (81/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i by 27 points (61/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Xiaomi 11i leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.