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Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£370RAM capacity:16 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.59 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP

Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.7

Overall score

Score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

90%

8.7

Technical score

10%

?

User score

★Better than 98% of smartphones
8.7

Technical score

Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

25%

8.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.6

Camera

15%

8.6

Display

15%

8.5

Battery

10%

9.4

Software

10%

8.8

Connectivity

4%

8.8

Audio

3%

8.0

Design

★Better than 97% of smartphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £370

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

25%

8.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

8.6

Camera

15%

8.6

Display

15%

8.5

Battery

10%

9.4

Software

10%

8.8

Connectivity

4%

8.8

Audio

3%

8.0

Design

8.7
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

60%

8.7

Overall score

40%

8.6

Price

8.7
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
★ Better than 95% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor which is faster than processors in 95.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
16 GB
RAM capacity
16 GB
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 16 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 83.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 12% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
4.32 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
4.32 GHz
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 4.32 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 96.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
Android version
Android 16
Android version
Android 16
★ Better than 96% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 16 which is newer than that found in 95.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 4.4% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
yes
Direct OS updates
yes
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartphone receives direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP which is higher than that of 68.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 which is narrower than that of 77.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
Main camera sensor area
50 mm²
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 50 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 65.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 16.5% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
Main camera pixel size
1 µm
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1 µm which is larger than in 57.7% of smartphones and equal to the size in 20% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
2 nano-SIMs, no eSIM support
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.59 inches
Screen size
6.59 inches
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.59 inches which is smaller than the screens of 67.8% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.8% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1156x 2510 px
Screen resolution
1156x 2510 px
â–² Better than 73% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1156x2510 px which is higher than that of 72.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Pixel density
419 ppi
Pixel density
419 ppi
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 419 ppi which is higher than that of 71.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
7,100 mAh
Battery capacity
7,100 mAh
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 7,100 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 91.1% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.2% of smartphones.
Charging speed
100 W
Charging speed
100 W
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 100 W which is faster than in 90.1% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 4.2% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
yes
aptX Lossless
yes
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartphone supports aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
157.5 mm
Height
157.5 mm
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 157.5 mm which is shorter than 87.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
75.25 mm
Width
75.25 mm
â–² Better than 65% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.25 mm which is narrower than 65.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Thickness
8 mm
Thickness
8 mm
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8 mm which is thinner than 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.9% of smartphones.
Weight
206 g
Weight
206 g
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 206 g which is heavier than 67.3% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
94,200 cm³
Device volume
94,200 cm³
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 94,200 cm³ which is smaller than 62.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 42% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    7,100 mAh
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (7100 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    7,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 2.5 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2.5 x
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2.5 x vs 0 x).
    2.5 x vs 0 x
  • 3.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    100 W
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (100 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    100 W vs 33 W
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 80% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.32 GHz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.32 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% smaller process node
    Process node
    3 nm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 3.03x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,856
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,856 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,856 vs 942
  • 18.5% better value for money
    Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.69 vs 7.3).
    8.69 vs 7.34
  • 8 GB more RAM
    RAM capacity
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    16 GB vs 8 GB
  • 80% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    4.32 GHz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (4.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    4.32 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 50% smaller process node
    Process node
    3 nm
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (3 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    3 nm vs 6 nm
  • 3.03x higher Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,856
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (2,856 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in single-core.
    2,856 vs 942
  • 78.5% higher PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    19,246
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 performance score than the average smartphone (19,246 vs 10,783). The average score is 10,783.
    19,246 vs 10,783
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 4.32 GHz & 6 x 3.53 GHz
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x4.32 GHz & 6x3.53 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x4.32 GHz & 6x3.53 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Better processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone features a better processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 3.32x higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    85.1 GB/s
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (85.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    85.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 6x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    1,536
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (1,536 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    1,536 vs 256
  • 3.48x higher Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    8,814
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone scores better in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (8,814 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in multi-core.
    8,814 vs 2,533
  • 6x more L1
    L1 cache
    192 KB
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (192 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    192 KB vs 32 KB
  • 92.7% faster memory speed
    Memory speed
    5,300 MHz
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone supports faster memory speed than the average smartphone (5300 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone supports 2750 MHz memory speed.
    5,300 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    5
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    LPDDR5
    5 vs 4
  • 2x more L3 cache
    L3 cache
    8,192 KB
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8192 KB vs 4096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4096 KB.
    8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports newer OpenCL version
    OpenCL version
    3.0
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer OpenCL version than the average smartphone (3 vs 2). The average version is 2.0.
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Direct OS updates
    Direct OS updates
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports direct OS updates, the average smartphone does not. 20.6% of smartphones support this feature.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Scene Recognition, AI Portrait, AI Night Mode, AI Effects
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 16
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 16 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 16 vs Android 14
  • Supports fast boot
    Fast boot
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This smartphone supports fast boot, the average smartphone does not. 22.6% of smartphones include fast boot capabilities.
  • 2.5 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2.5 x
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2.5 x vs 0 x).
    2.5 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    Optical image stabilization
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    4320 x 30 fps
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 44.20x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    4320x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 56.3% larger main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    50 mm²
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (50 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    50 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports Dolby Vision video recording
    Dolby Vision video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision video recording, the average smartphone does not. 10.7% of smartphones support Dolby Vision.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Supports 360° panorama
    360° panorama
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone can capture 360° panoramas, the average smartphone cannot. 25.2% of smartphones support 360° panoramas.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    HDR10 video recording
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 0.2 µm larger main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    1.0 µm
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.0 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    50 MP & 50 MP & 8 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (20 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    20 MP vs 16 MP
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Includes crash detection
    Crash detection
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartphone features crash detection, the average smartphone does not. 5.7% of smartphones include automatic crash detection.
  • Has a heart rate monitor
    Heart rate monitor
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This smartphone features a heart rate monitor, the average smartphone does not. 4.9% of smartphones include a built-in heart rate sensor.
  • Supports optical tracking
    Optical tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This smartphone supports optical tracking, the average smartphone does not. 12.5% of smartphones include optical tracking.
  • Supports motion tracking
    Motion tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports motion tracking, the average smartphone does not. 22% of smartphones offer motion tracking capabilities.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.4
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 2,500 nits higher peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    3,500 nits
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a higher peak brightness than the average smartphone (3500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    3,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 2x higher touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    480 Hz
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a higher touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (480 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average touch sampling rate is 240 Hz.
    480 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    Dolby Vision support
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    HDR10+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • 584.5 nits higher GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    1,478 nits
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (1478 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average max brightness is 893.5 nits.
    1,478 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Higher contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    5000000:1
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone has a higher contrast ratio than the average smartphone (5000000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone contrast ratio is 1000000:1.
    5,000,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1156 x 2510 px
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1156x2510 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1156x2510 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 6.1% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    419 ppi
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (419 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    419 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 42% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    7,100 mAh
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (7100 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    7,100 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 3.03x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    100 W
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (100 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    100 W vs 33 W
  • 69% higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    1,328 min
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone has a higher PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark score than the average smartphone (1328 min vs 786 min). The average score is 786 min.
    1,328 min vs 786 min
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    Reverse wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX Lossless
    aptX Lossless
    yes
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Lossless, the average smartphone does not. 12.9% of smartphones include aptX Lossless support.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    Waterproof depth rating
    1.5 m
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >2 m
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 6.1 mm shorter
    Height
    157.5 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (157.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    157.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    October 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IP68
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a better IP rating than the average smartphone (IP68 vs IP67). The average IP rating is IP67.
    IP68 vs IP67
  • 0.3 mm thinner
    Thickness
    8.0 mm
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (8 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    8.0 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 0.75 mm narrower
    Width
    75.25 mm
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (75.3 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    75.25 mm vs 76 mm
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Supports older OpenGL version
    OpenGL version
    3.1
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 3.2). The average smartphone supports OpenGL version 3.2.
    3.1 vs 3.2
  • 5.44x less popular
    Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 0.08 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.59 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.59 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 5% heavier
    Weight
    206 g
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (206 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    206 g vs 196.2 g
  • 42.3% more expensive
    Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£370 vs £260).
    £370 vs £260
  • 5.44x less popular
    Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 42.3% more expensive
    Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£370 vs £260).
    £370 vs £260
  • Supports older OpenGL version
    OpenGL version
    3.1
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This smartphone supports a lower OpenGL version than the average smartphone (3.1 vs 3.2). The average smartphone supports OpenGL version 3.2.
    3.1 vs 3.2
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.88 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 0.08 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.59 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.59 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 5% heavier
    Weight
    206 g
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (206 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    206 g vs 196.2 g

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24/10/2025
Summary of the review
REDMI K90 Pro Max: The New Benchmark for Power
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new.c.mi.com
23/10/2025
Summary of the review
Redmi K90: REDMI's powerful new flagship unveiled in China
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What we like about Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB)

  • Flagship-level performance due to the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
  • Excellent value for money, often described as a "flagship killer" with high-end specs at a mid-range price point.
  • Impressive battery life from a large 7100mAh (typical) capacity battery.
  • Very fast 100W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
  • High-quality, bright 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and high peak brightness (3500 nits).
  • Premium build quality with an aluminum frame and IP68 dust/water resistance.
  • High-end audio experience with stereo speakers co-tuned by Bose.
  • Good camera photo quality with a capable 50MP main sensor.
  • Ample RAM and fast storage options (LPDDR5X, UFS 4.1).
  • Aesthetically pleasing design that feels comfortable in hand.

What we don't like about Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB)

  • The ultra-wide-angle camera has a relatively low resolution of 8MP.
  • Video recording quality is not considered as good as photo quality by some users.
  • The device is primarily a China version and the OS (HyperOS) only officially supports Chinese and English languages (though Google Play can be installed).
  • The HyperOS software experience can lack the polish and refinement of other brands like Google or Samsung, and some users report occasional bugs or slow updates in specific regions.
  • The phone does not have expandable storage via a microSD card slot.

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 (16GB + 256GB) is a high-performance flagship launched in late 2025, featuring the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. Its primary strengths include a massive 7,100mAh silicon-carbon battery that supports 100W fast charging, an IP68-rated premium build with an aluminum frame, and a versatile triple-camera system led by a 50MP main sensor with OIS and a 50MP telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom. Additional pros include immersive Bose-tuned stereo speakers, future-ready Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and the responsive HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Notable cons consist of the absence of wireless charging, no dedicated 3.5mm headphone jack, and a lack of expandable microSD storage.

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