Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 74/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4600); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,425,446).
Redmi K90
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 203g vs 206g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Redmi K90 scores 2 points higher (76/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 116.7% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12S Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Xiaomi 12S Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.