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; launch prices were $999 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-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 (3,622,315 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3639
- Lighter: 165g vs 210g
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 at launch: $561 vs $999
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 11047 | |
| 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) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 29.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $438. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $438 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (89/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone Air 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.