Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 14 Civi (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 68/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4700); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,806,236); the Xiaomi 14 Civi is noticeably lighter (177g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Xiaomi 14 Civi
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1806236
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Civi better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 206g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi 14 Civi, the Redmi K90 scores 8 points higher (76/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 14 Civi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 1806236 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 157.2×72.8×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi 14 Civi, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi 14 Civi by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 14 Civi
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (72/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Redmi K90 edges out the Xiaomi 14 Civi by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 14 Civi — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Xiaomi 14 Civi leads on camera score (63/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 14 Civi is a better fit for active users.