Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G; launch prices were $420 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 531,656); the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G is noticeably lighter (157g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4250 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 157g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $420
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G — 30/100; 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 Mi 11 Lite 4G (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (96/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 531656 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 752 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1819 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4250 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G
- 4250 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G by 508.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (94/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G (78/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (96/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G?
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 4G?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.