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; launch prices were $269 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 20/100 (a 55-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 (3,760,662 vs 215,323); the Nokia 6.1 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia 6.1

Performance 15
Display 42
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 74
Value for money 0

Redmi K90 Max

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

What makes Nokia 6.1 better?

  • Lighter: 172g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $269 vs $504

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 41/100)

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 215323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 181
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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 (96/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 6.1 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 6.1 — 0/100, 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 Nokia 6.1 (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 6.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 41/100).

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 Nokia 6.1 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 215323 3760662
Geekbench Single 181 3293
Geekbench Multi 960 10243
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
Launch price $269 $504

Camera comparison

Nokia 6.1

  • Main: 16MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera

Redmi K90 Max

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

Display comparison

Nokia 6.1

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1920x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display

Redmi K90 Max

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

Battery and charging

Nokia 6.1

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Redmi K90 Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 6.1 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 6.1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
20/100
215323 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +94.3%
3760662 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Nokia 6.1 by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia 6.1

$269

Redmi K90 Max

$504

Launch price difference: $235. Nokia 6.1 was $235 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (96/100 vs 15/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (94/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (37/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 (78/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 6.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia 6.1 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 6.1 by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 6.1 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nokia 6.1 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 6.1 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 6.1 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 15/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 6.1 over the Redmi K90 Max?

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