Apple iPhone 16e vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,790,000); the Apple iPhone 16e is noticeably lighter (167g vs 210g).
Apple iPhone 16e
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 167g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1790000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Cheaper: $561 vs $599
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 50/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (94/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1790000 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $599 | $561 |
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 16e by 56.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $38. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $38.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (94/100 vs 50/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (74/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (82/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16e are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 50/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.