Lava Bold N1 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Lava Bold N1 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $79 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 333,647); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Bold N1 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N1 Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Lava Bold N1 Pro better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $79 vs $561
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N1 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Bold N1 Pro — 68/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N1 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×77.2×8.4 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $79 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N1 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold N1 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Lava Bold N1 Pro by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $482. Lava Bold N1 Pro was $482 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N1 Pro by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N1 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Lava Bold N1 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N1 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N1 Pro 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.