Lava Blaze Dragon vs Redmi K90 Max
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $109 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 568,395); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Lava Blaze Dragon is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $504
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $395. Lava Blaze Dragon was $395 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 41/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.