Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) 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 — 86/100 vs 81/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,897,821 vs 3,434,654); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 7.9mm).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone Air 2

Performance 97
Display 85
Camera 51
Battery —
Portability 100
Value for money —

Redmi K90 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90

What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 3639
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 11047

  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3897821 vs 3434654
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 54/100).

Apple iPhone Air 2: The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone Air 2 Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Apple A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3434654 3897821
Geekbench Single 4733 3639
Geekbench Multi 12836 11047
Display 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1260x2736 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery — 7560 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging — 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 32 MP
RAM 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 IP68
Dimensions 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight — 210 g
Launch price — $561

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone Air 2

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
51
camera

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone Air 2

  • 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2736
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone Air 2

  • —
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
—
battery

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone Air 2 Apple A20 Pro
81/100
3434654 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +11.9%
3897821 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 11.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone Air 2

Price unknown

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (78/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.