Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Redmi K90 Max

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Performance 86
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money —

Redmi K90 Max

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 72

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 3293
  • Lighter: 199g vs 227g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 41/100)

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1972476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 8638
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4674 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (61/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Redmi K90 Max
Processor Apple A18 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1972476 3760662
Geekbench Single 3431 3293
Geekbench Multi 8638 10243
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 2772x1280
Refresh rate — 165 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 227 g
Launch price — $504

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera

Redmi K90 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display

Redmi K90 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Redmi K90 Max

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
65/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +47.5%
3760662 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 47.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Price unknown

Redmi K90 Max

$504

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 86/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (61/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 86/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.