Redmi K90 vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 47/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5010); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Redmi K90 scores 29 points higher (76/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 482.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 50 NxtPaper
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (58/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper by 29 points (76/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.