Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi Mi CC9e

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 36/100 (a 40-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 329,457); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is noticeably lighter (173g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
Performance 24
Display 66
Camera 39
Battery 22
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi CC9e better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 206g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi Mi CC9e, the Redmi K90 scores 40 points higher (76/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi CC9e: The Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Xiaomi Mi CC9e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3088357 329457
Geekbench Single 3041 321
Geekbench Multi 9494 1128
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.0" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 720x1560
Refresh rate 120 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 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm
Weight 206 g 173 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
  • 6.0" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
  • 4030 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi Mi CC9e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi CC9e Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
36/100 -837.4%
329457 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 837.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Xiaomi Mi CC9e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (58/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e (72/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi CC9e by 40 points (76/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi Mi CC9e?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a better fit for everyday use.