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; launch prices were $401 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-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 (3,077,585 vs 1,005,146).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90

Performance 91
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 80

Xiaomi Mi 10T

Performance 59
Display 76
Camera 46
Battery 54
Portability 44
Value for money 40

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1005146
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1169
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3191
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 216g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Xiaomi Mi 10T better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $401

  • Overall rating 56/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10T, the Redmi K90 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 80/100, Xiaomi Mi 10T — 40/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Xiaomi Mi 10T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 3077585 1005146
Geekbench Single 3013 1169
Geekbench Multi 9287 3191
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
Launch price $401 $400

Camera comparison

Redmi K90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera

Xiaomi Mi 10T

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Xiaomi Mi 10T

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
76
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Xiaomi Mi 10T

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
54
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
76/100
3077585 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 10T Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
56/100 -206.2%
1005146 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi Mi 10T by 206.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90

$401

Xiaomi Mi 10T

$400

Launch price difference: $1. Xiaomi Mi 10T was $1 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (91/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (72/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).

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

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10T — 56/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.