Redmi K90 vs TCL P80 5G
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $401 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 55/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
TCL P80 5G
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $401
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the TCL P80 5G, the Redmi K90 scores 21 points higher (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 80/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; 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 P80 5G (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (72/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $401 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads TCL P80 5G by 249.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $172. TCL P80 5G was $172 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (58/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (72/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the TCL P80 5G?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G by 21 points (76/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the TCL P80 5G?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the TCL P80 5G?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the TCL P80 5G?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the TCL P80 5G?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.