Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi 11T
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 11T (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200; launch prices were $420 and $390. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 904,519); the Xiaomi 11T is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Xiaomi 11T
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 904519
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11T better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $390 vs $420
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 11T, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Xiaomi 11T — 42/100; 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 11T (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11T is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11T is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 11T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 904519 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.1×76.9×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $390 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 11T
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 11T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 11T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi 11T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi 11T by 257.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Xiaomi 11T was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11T is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11T (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11T is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 11T — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 11T — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11T?
The Xiaomi 11T leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi 11T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.