Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G; launch prices were $420 and $430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 49/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 533,630); the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $430
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Note 10 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 227g
- Better camera (59/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 24 points higher (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 leads (59/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 — 24/100; 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 Note 10 (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (59/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Note 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 533630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 697 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1809 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5260 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 157.8×74.2×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $430 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
- Main: 108MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi Note 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by 506.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi K90 Ultra was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (59/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (78/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 leads on camera score (59/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.