Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi 13 Lite
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 13 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1; estimated prices are $401 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 35/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 840,330); the Xiaomi 13 Lite is noticeably lighter (171g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 840330
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1039
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2885
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi 13 Lite, the Redmi K90 scores 33 points higher (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (71/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 13 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 840330 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1039 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2885 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| 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 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $401 | $400 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 13 Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi 13 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi 13 Lite by 267.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $1. Xiaomi 13 Lite is cheaper by $1.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (69/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite (71/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 13 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (86/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Lite by 33 points (68/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 13 Lite — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi 13 Lite?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.