ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Redmi K90 Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $999 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5800); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 3,136,217).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Redmi K90 Max
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 9553
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3100
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Cheaper: $504 vs $999
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100. In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (75/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 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 | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | 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 | 227 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $999 | $504 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 17.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $495. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $495.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (77/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 16/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (75/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 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, budget-conscious buyers.