Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G; estimated prices are $401 and $430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 27/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 533,630); the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.7mm).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by 41 points (68/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 57
Battery 44
Design 40
Value for money 80
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 533630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 697
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1809
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5260 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 206g vs 208g
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $430

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Note 10 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, the Redmi K90 scores 41 points higher (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi Note 10: The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Xiaomi Mi Note 10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
AnTuTu 3088357 533630
Geekbench Single 3050 697
Geekbench Multi 9300 1809
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5260 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 157.8×74.2×9.7 mm
Weight 206 g 208 g
Price $401 $430
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
  • Main: 108MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
57
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
  • 6.5" 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 Note 10
  • 5260 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G
27/100 -478.7%
533630 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by 478.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
$430

Price difference: $29. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $29.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (71/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by 41 points (68/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 — 27/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

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

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