Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710; estimated prices are $401 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 19/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 417,439); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $280 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the Redmi K90 scores 49 points higher (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 417439 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 431 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1320 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 156.8×74.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 179 g | |
| Price | $401 | $280 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 639.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $121. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is cheaper by $121.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (53/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (71/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 49 points (68/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.