ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Redmi K90 Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1399 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,899,814); the Redmi K90 Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 10.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Redmi K90 Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 227g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $1399
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (41/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $504 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 49.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $895. Redmi K90 Max was $895 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (41/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 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.