ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1376 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 5800); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 3,290,813); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 3290813
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3211
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10106
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $1376
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). 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 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 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 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 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 | 16GB / 24GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | 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 | 227 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $561 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro by 9.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $815. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $815 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 9 Pro (78/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (89/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 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.