Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 10
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $420 and $570. 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 4780); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 940,334); the Xiaomi Mi 10 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 10
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 940334
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4780 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $570
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 26/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 227g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 10, 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 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (82/100 vs 26/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 940334 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4780 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $570 |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 10
- Main: 108MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 10
- 4780 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 10 by 231.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Redmi K90 Ultra was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (82/100 vs 26/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 10 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Xiaomi Mi 10 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 10 is a better fit for everyday use.