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Redmi K90 vs REDMI K90 Max

WINNER
Redmi K90

Xiaomi

Redmi K90
74.3Inno Score
VS
REDMI K90 Max
69.2Inno Score
84.3Performance64.4
65.4Display79.4
53.1Camera43.4
83.2Battery83.2
86.7Features86.7
2 spec wins — Redmi K904 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi K90 wins this phone face-off, 74.3 to 69.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and camera (+10). REDMI K90 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

  • Stronger performance score: 84 vs 64
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 43

Reasons to pick the REDMI K90 Max

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 65
  • 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 20% higher capacity: 8,550 mAh vs 7,100 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Redmi K90 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi K90REDMI K90 Max
Screen size6.59 ″6.83 ″+4%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2510x11561280x2772
Pixel density419 ppi447 ppi+7%
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz+38%
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Screen-to-body89.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi K90 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi K90REDMI K90 Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 EliteMediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu3,106,623Top 11%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)872,376Top 15%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)1,143,259Top 13%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)462,601Top 6%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)628,387Top 13%—
RAM (max)16 GB16 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFSUFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi K90 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi K90REDMI K90 Max
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.68
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera20 MP20 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi K90 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi K90REDMI K90 Max
Capacity7,100 mAh8,550 mAh+20%
Wired charging100 W100 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi K90 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi K90REDMI K90 Max
Weight206 g+9%227 g
Thickness8 mm+2%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP66/IP68/IP69
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi K90 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi K90REDMI K90 Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi K90 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi K90REDMI K90 Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi K90 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi K90REDMI K90 Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNo—

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