Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (2022) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1099 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4323); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,628,541).

The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Performance 79
Display 85
Camera 77
Battery 37
Portability 36
Value for money 52
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max better?

  • Better camera (77/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1628541
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2630
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 6744
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4323 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 240g
  • Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $1099

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 79/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max — 52/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Apple A16 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1628541 3119308
Geekbench Single 2630 3041
Geekbench Multi 6744 9494
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4323 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 146
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 26.4 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 160.7×77.6×7.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 240 g 227 g
Launch price $1099 $420
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
77
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • 4323 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple A16 Bionic
70/100
1628541 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +47.8%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max by 47.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
$1099
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

Launch price difference: $679. Redmi K90 Ultra was $679 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (77/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max leads on camera score (77/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 79/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.