Redmi K90 vs Redmi R70
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi R70 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 23/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 639,225); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70 doesn't.
Redmi K90
Redmi R70
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 45/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Redmi R70, the Redmi K90 scores 45 points higher (68/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Redmi R70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $401 | — |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi R70
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi R70
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi R70
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Redmi R70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Redmi R70 by 383.1% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi R70
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (71/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Redmi R70 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Redmi R70?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70 by 45 points (68/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Redmi R70?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi R70 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Redmi R70?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Redmi R70?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Redmi R70?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi R70 is a better fit for everyday use.