ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Redmi K90 Max
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 51/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 2,342,433).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Redmi K90 Max
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (18/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 16 points higher (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE by 38.4% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (82/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (77/100 vs 57/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (18/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE over the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.