Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13T
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 13T (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra; launch prices were $420 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,174,898); the Xiaomi 13T is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Xiaomi 13T
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1174898
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3700
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $450
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 13T, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13T leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100, Xiaomi 13T — 58/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13T are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 13T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1174898 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3700 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 123 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.2×75.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $450 |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 13T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 13T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi 13T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi 13T by 165.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Redmi K90 Ultra was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (92/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13T are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 13T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (60/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13T (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 13T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13T — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 13T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 13T — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13T?
The Xiaomi 13T leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 13T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi 13T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13T is a better fit for active users.