Head to head

Lenovo Legion Y90 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Lenovo Legion Y90 Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 181,999 PKR 179,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 10, 2022 Expected 2026
Dimensions 177 × 78.4 × 10.1 mm Not listed
Weight 252 g Not listed
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.92 inches Better 6.83 in
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) Better
Panel type AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Protection Not officially specified Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU 1× Cortex-X2 @ 3.0 GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.5 GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU Adreno 730 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 12 (ZUI 13) Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 18GB LPDDR5 Better 12 GB / 16 GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 / 640GB (512GB UFS 3.1 + 128GB SSD RAID 0) 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 64 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultrawide, 120° LED Flash HDR Panorama 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
Selfie camera 16 MP, Wide 32 MP Better
Video recording 8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps HDR10+ Gyro-EIS Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5600 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 68W Wired Fast Charging 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Supports 5G + 5G Dual SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4
NFC Yes 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 Under-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 3.1 (Bottom) + Side USB Type-C USB Type-C

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

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.

What is the price of Lenovo Legion Y90 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.