Redmi K90 vs Tecno Camon 18 Premier
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 493,222).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Tecno Camon 18 Premier, the Redmi K90 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4750 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and Tecno Camon 18 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 524.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (72/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.