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 (3,119,308 vs 533,630); the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Performance 42
Display 56
Camera 59
Battery 50
Portability 39
Value for money 32
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 533630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 697
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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 — 82/100, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 — 32/100; 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 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).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10: The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
AnTuTu 3119308 533630
Geekbench Single 3041 697
Geekbench Multi 9494 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
37
camera
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
  • Main: 108MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
59
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
  • 5260 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi Note 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
49/100 -484.5%
533630 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by 484.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
$430

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, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is a better fit for everyday use.