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; launch prices were $999 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5800); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 3,136,217).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Redmi K90 Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $999
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 — 52/100, 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 and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). 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 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $999 | $504 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 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 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $495. Redmi K90 Max was $495 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
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 9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 4 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 71/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.