Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $401 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 18/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 835,186); the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 50 points (68/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 13
Design 61
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 835186
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Redmi K90 scores 50 points higher (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (71/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (61/100 vs 42/100). 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 9T Pro: The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3088357 835186
Geekbench Single 3050 968
Geekbench Multi 9300 2731
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 27W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 206 g 191 g
Price $401 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
18/100 -269.8%
835186 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 269.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
$400

Price difference: $1. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (69/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (53/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (71/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (61/100 vs 42/100).

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 9T Pro?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 50 points (68/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.