Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs Redmi K90 Max

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7030, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-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 765,130); the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is noticeably lighter (170g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Performance 52
Display 90
Camera 44
Battery 53
Portability 78
Value for money —

Redmi K90 Max

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 72

What makes Motorola Edge 40 Neo better?

  • Lighter: 170g vs 227g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 41/100)

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 765130
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1043
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2472
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 Neo vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 40 Neo Redmi K90 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7030 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 765130 3760662
Geekbench Single 1043 3293
Geekbench Multi 2472 10243
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 68W 100W
DXOMark (camera) 103 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 159.6×72.0×7.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 170 g 227 g
Launch price — $504

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
44
camera

Redmi K90 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Redmi K90 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Redmi K90 Max

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 40 Neo and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 40 Neo MediaTek Dimensity 7030
57/100
765130 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +79.7%
3760662 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Motorola Edge 40 Neo by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 40 Neo

Price unknown

Redmi K90 Max

$504

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (96/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Motorola Edge 40 Neo are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 Neo (78/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 40 Neo significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Edge 40 Neo — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 40 Neo and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Motorola Edge 40 Neo leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 40 Neo or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 40 Neo over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.