HMD Skyline vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 798,429); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads HMD Skyline by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (97/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (89/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.