Apple iPhone Air vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 64/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 2,550,000); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 210g).
Apple iPhone Air
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3640
- Lighter: 165g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2550000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $561 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 9/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (71/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $999 | $561 |
Apple iPhone Air
- 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 Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone Air by 38.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $438. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $438.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (94/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone Air are nearly equal (74/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (82/100 vs 9/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (71/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air by 20 points (84/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.