Redmi K90 vs Redmi Note 10
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678; launch prices were $401 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 510,711); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Redmi Note 10
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 510711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1577
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $401
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Redmi Note 10, the Redmi K90 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 90/100, Redmi Note 10 — 46/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Redmi Note 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 510711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 714 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1577 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $200 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 10
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Redmi Note 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Redmi Note 10 by 504.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $201. Redmi Note 10 was $201 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (92/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (82/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Redmi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Redmi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi Note 10 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Redmi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Redmi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Redmi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 10 is a better fit for everyday use.