Redmi K90 vs TCL 50 LE
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the TCL 50 LE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $401 and $92. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 30/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 515,647); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 50 LE doesn't; the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
TCL 50 LE
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes TCL 50 LE better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $401
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the TCL 50 LE, the Redmi K90 scores 46 points higher (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 80/100, TCL 50 LE — 52/100; 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 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the TCL 50 LE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | TCL 50 LE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.5×75.4×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $92 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
TCL 50 LE
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 LE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 LE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and TCL 50 LE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads TCL 50 LE by 496.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $309. TCL 50 LE was $309 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (72/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the TCL 50 LE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the TCL 50 LE?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the TCL 50 LE?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the TCL 50 LE — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the TCL 50 LE?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the TCL 50 LE?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the TCL 50 LE?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.