Motorola Moto X70 Air vs Redmi K90 Max
The Motorola Moto X70 Air (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $379 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4800); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,329,936); the Motorola Moto X70 Air is noticeably lighter (159g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X70 Air
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Motorola Moto X70 Air better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $379 vs $504
- Better camera (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X70 Air vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air leads (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Motorola Moto X70 Air — 60/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X70 Air | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1329936 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.7" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×74.3×6.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $379 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 6.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X70 Air
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X70 Air and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Motorola Moto X70 Air by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. Motorola Moto X70 Air was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (96/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X70 Air (78/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X70 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X70 Air — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X70 Air and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air leads on camera score (60/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X70 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X70 Air over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Motorola Moto X70 Air 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.