Scores
| Total | 80 | 82 |
General
| Brand | Realme | Xiaomi |
| Model | Realme Narzo 90 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 SE 5G |
| Variant | 8GB + 128GB | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 15 December 2025 | 28 July 2025 |
| In Box | Phone, Charger, USB Data Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Quick Guide, Protective Case | Handset, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
Display
| Size | 6.57 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Flexible AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1372 | 1080 × 2400 |
| PPI | 397 | 395 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Brightness | 1400 nits | 2100 nits |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.8 % | ~ 92.02 % |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | Dimensity 7025 Ultra |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Cores Details | Octa core (2.5 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | Octa core (2.5 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Max Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP2 | IMG BXM-8-256 |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (mono) | 50 MP (wide, Sony LYT‑600, OIS) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) |
| Rear Video | Full HD @30/ 60 fps, HD @30/ 60 fps | 1080p@30fps (OIS + EIS) |
| Flash | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| OIS | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (wide) | 20 MP (wide) |
| Front Video | Full HD @30/ 60 fps, HD @30 fps | 1080p@30fps, HD @30 fps |
Battery & Charging
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) |
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 5110 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 60 W | 45 W |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | No | W |
Software
| Operating System | Android | Android |
| OS Version | v15 | v15 |
| Update Policy | 3 major Android OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates | 2 major Android OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates |
| 5G | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| 4G | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| 3G | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano + Nano/microSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | v5.1 | v5.3 |
| USB | v2 | v2 |
| NFC | ❌ No |
| Height | 158.36 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Width | 75.19 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Thickness | 7.79 mm | 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 181 g | 190 g |
| Water Resistance, IP Rating | IP66 + IP68 + IP69 | IP64 |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Victory Gold | Titan Black, Mystique White, Phantom Purple |
| Fingerprint | Under-display Optical | Under-display Optical |
| Face Unlock | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Speakers | 1 | 2 |
| Stereo Speakers | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Headphone Jack | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Dedicated Cooling | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Gaming Triggers | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| AI FPS Generation | ❌ No | ❌ No |