Motorola Moto X40 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 72/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4600); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,757,044); the Motorola Moto X40 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Moto X40

Performance 76
Display 89
Camera 65
Battery 64
Portability 53
Value for money —

Redmi K90 Max

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

What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?

  • Faster charging: 125W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 227g

  • Better camera (65/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 41/100)

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 3 points higher (75/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 leads (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (65/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).

Motorola Moto X40: The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users.
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 Moto X40 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1757044 3760662
Geekbench Single 2004 3293
Geekbench Multi 5311 10243
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 165 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 125W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 60 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, MYUI 5.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 199 g 227 g
Launch price — $504

Camera comparison

Motorola Moto X40

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 60MP
65
camera

Redmi K90 Max

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

Display comparison

Motorola Moto X40

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Redmi K90 Max

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

Battery and charging

Motorola Moto X40

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 125W
  • Wireless: 15W
64
battery

Redmi K90 Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto X40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
72/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +53.3%
3760662 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Motorola Moto X40 by 53.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Moto X40

Price unknown

Redmi K90 Max

$504

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (96/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X40 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (65/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Motorola Moto X40 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Motorola Moto X40 leads on camera score (65/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.