Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi Mi 10T

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 10T (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; estimated prices are $401 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 36/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 915,617).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T by 32 points (68/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Xiaomi Mi 10T
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 39
Design 30
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 915617
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 216g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 5/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10T better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $401

  • Overall rating 36/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10T, the Redmi K90 scores 32 points higher (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (69/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 10T: The Xiaomi Mi 10T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Xiaomi Mi 10T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 3088357 915617
Geekbench Single 3050 1168
Geekbench Multi 9300 3431
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 216 g
Price $401 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi Mi 10T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 10T Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
36/100 -237.3%
915617 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi Mi 10T by 237.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Xiaomi Mi 10T
$400

Price difference: $1. Xiaomi Mi 10T is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (69/100 vs 5/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (71/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T by 32 points (68/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10T — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 5/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 10T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.