Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi 12T
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $401 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,109,632).
Redmi K90
Xiaomi 12T
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1109632
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $401
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Redmi K90 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 90/100, Xiaomi 12T — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 1109632 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3950 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $380 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi 12T by 178.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $21. Xiaomi 12T was $21 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
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 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for active users.