Nokia 6.1 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nokia 6.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $269 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 9/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 215,323); the Nokia 6.1 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).
Nokia 6.1
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $269 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 6.1 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 58 points higher (67/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 6.1 leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (32/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 6.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 6.1 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (91/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nokia 6.1 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 148.8×75.8×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $269 | $504 |
Nokia 6.1
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 6.1
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia 6.1
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 6.1 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nokia 6.1 by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $235. Nokia 6.1 is cheaper by $235.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (32/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 6.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (85/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 6.1 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (91/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 6.1 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 by 58 points (67/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 6.1 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nokia 6.1 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 6.1 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 2/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 6.1 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 6.1 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nokia 6.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.