Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $420 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 783,606); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Lite
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 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $420
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Xiaomi 12 Lite — 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 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (82/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 312.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Xiaomi 12 Lite was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (82/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Lite — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Xiaomi 12 Lite leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.