ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $999 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 60/100 (a 24-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 (4,119,955 vs 3,136,217); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 3136217
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9900
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $561 vs $999
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 72/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 58/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (71/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $999 | $561 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 23.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $438. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $438.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (94/100 vs 72/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (74/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (82/100 vs 58/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (37/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (71/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 by 24 points (84/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 72/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.