Motorola Edge 40 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Motorola Edge 40 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $389 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4400); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 979,624); the Motorola Edge 40 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 40
Performance 6
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 36
Design 91
Value for money 83
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Motorola Edge 40 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 167g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $389 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (83/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 979624
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1120
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3665
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 6/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 40 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 6/100). 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 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 leads (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (94/100 vs 6/100). 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 Motorola Edge 40 (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).

Motorola Edge 40: The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 40 Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8020 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 979624 4119955
Geekbench Single 1120 3640
Geekbench Multi 3665 11033
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 68W 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 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, up to 2 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×72.0×7.6 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 167 g 210 g
Price $389 $561
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 40
  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 40
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
36
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Edge 40 MediaTek Dimensity 8020
38/100
979624 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +76.2%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Motorola Edge 40 by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 40
$389
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $172. Motorola Edge 40 is cheaper by $172.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (94/100 vs 6/100).

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 Motorola Edge 40 (74/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Edge 40 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Edge 40 is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 40 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge 40 by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 40 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 6/100).

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

The Motorola Edge 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.