Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
88.4Performance64.4
67Display69.8
69.5Camera83.6
92Battery92
86.7Features86.7
4 spec wins — Redmi K90 Pro Max6 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi K90 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 80.9 to 77.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+24). Xiaomi 18 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 64
- 56% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3.2 x
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 70
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 4,000 nits vs 3,500 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.9 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits+14% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.8 % | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| 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% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+56% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,560 mAh | 8,500 mAh+12% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g+7% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+6% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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