Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 40/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 44
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 66/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4119955
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1320x2868 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 27 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 210 g
Price $561
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
44
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (82/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (71/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max by 44 points (84/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 66/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 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.