Apple iPhone Air vs Redmi K90 Max
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $999 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 64/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone Air
Redmi K90 Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3228
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 9553
- Lighter: 165g vs 227g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $504 vs $999
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 3 points higher (67/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (73/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $999 | $504 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Apple iPhone Air by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $495. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $495.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (73/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (77/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (75/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Apple iPhone Air by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.