RedMagic 9S Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
56.6Performance88.4
57.1Display67
51.5Camera69.5
75.1Battery92
86.7Features86.7
2 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro9 spec wins — Redmi K90 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi K90 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 80.9 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and camera (+18). RedMagic 9S Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the RedMagic 9S Pro
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 52
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 75
- 119% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 1,600 nits
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 2608x1200 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi | 416 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits | 3,500 nits+119% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+2% | 91.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,734,624Top 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 1,069,368Top 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,381,879Top 4% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 487,580Top 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 795,797Top 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097Top 22% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 7,560 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 218 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.9 mm+11% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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