ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1099 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 2,313,311); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 210g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $1099
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 54/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (54/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $561 |
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 43.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $538. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $538 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 8 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (54/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 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.