Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 75/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 3,434,654); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 10402
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 6 points higher (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 8.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 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.