Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi 15T

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 15T (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra; estimated prices are $401 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 52/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,915,524).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15T — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Xiaomi 15T
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 55
Battery 54
Design 57
Value for money 79
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1915524
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1579
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6100
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $449

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15T better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 206g

  • Better camera (55/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi 15T, the Redmi K90 scores 16 points higher (68/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15T and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 15T are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 15T: The Xiaomi 15T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Xiaomi 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
AnTuTu 3088357 1915524
Geekbench Single 3050 1579
Geekbench Multi 9300 6100
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 163.2×78.0×7.5 mm
Weight 206 g 194 g
Price $401 $449
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 15T
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
55
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 15T
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Xiaomi 15T
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15T MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra
52/100 -61.2%
1915524 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi 15T by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Xiaomi 15T
$449

Price difference: $48. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $48.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (69/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15T and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15T (71/100 vs 54/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (57/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 15T are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 15T?

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15T — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 15T?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 15T — 52/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 15T?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi 15T?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.