Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi Mi 10
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; estimated prices are $401 and $570. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 31/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4780); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 940,334).
Redmi K90
Xiaomi Mi 10
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 940334
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4780 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 208g
- Cheaper: $401 vs $570
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 6/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 71/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 31/100
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10, the Redmi K90 scores 37 points higher (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 6/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (69/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi Mi 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 940334 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4780 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 208 g | |
| Price | $401 | $570 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 10
- Main: 108MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 10
- 4780 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi Mi 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 by 228.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $169. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $169.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (69/100 vs 6/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (71/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 by 37 points (68/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 6/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi Mi 10?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 10 is a better fit for everyday use.