{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/lenovo-legion-y90-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T13:44:24+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Lenovo Legion Y90 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 89 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 179,999 against PKR 181,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Lenovo Legion Y90",
            "slug": "lenovo-legion-y90",
            "brand": "Lenovo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/lenovo/lenovo-legion-y90/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-11_26_44-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 181999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-02T06:39:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 82.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 90.8,
                "overall": 88.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 10, 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "177 × 78.4 × 10.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "252 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.92 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "1× Cortex-X2 @ 3.0 GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.5 GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (ZUI 13)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 18GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1 / 640GB (512GB UFS 3.1 + 128GB SSD RAID 0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultrawide, 120° LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps HDR10+ Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5600 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "68W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Supports 5G + 5G Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Dual Built-in Cooling Fans Dual Vapor Chamber Cooling Four Ultrasonic Shoulder Triggers RGB Rear Lighting Dual X-Axis Linear Motors Legion Gaming Engine Bypass Charging",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 (Bottom) + Side USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-11-2026-11_20_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 179999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-11T06:46:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.1,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 96.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected 2026",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 in",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2772 px (approx.)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Dragon Crystal"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 810",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K @ 60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired fast charge + reverse charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus",
        "margin": 8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 82,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 95.1
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 86,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 82.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 90.8,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-16-pro-plus"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 22W faster.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 136 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money. Lenovo Legion Y90 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Lenovo Legion Y90 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 is listed at PKR 181,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Lenovo Legion Y90 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Lenovo Legion Y90 carries a 5600 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 68W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Lenovo Legion Y90 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}