Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Redmi K90

The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $500 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 63/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 3,068,952); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 221g).

The Redmi K90 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 73
Design 23
Value for money 75
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9300
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2903
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 221g
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $500

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 5 points higher (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (42/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Max: The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Edge 70 Max Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3068952 3088357
Geekbench Single 2903 3050
Geekbench Multi 9602 9300
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1440x3168 2510x1156
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 7000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 221 g 206 g
Price $500 $401
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 25W
73
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
63/100
3068952 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +0.6%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Motorola Edge 70 Max by 0.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Edge 70 Max
$500
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $99. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $99.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 and the Motorola Edge 70 Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (53/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (42/100 vs 23/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Redmi K90?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Redmi K90?

The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.