Nokia 8.1 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $449 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 8/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 417,439); the Nokia 8.1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 210g).
Nokia 8.1
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 180g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 76 points higher (84/100 vs 8/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (74/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $449 | $561 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nokia 8.1 by 89.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $112. Nokia 8.1 is cheaper by $112.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (74/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (82/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 8.1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (75/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 8.1 is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 76 points (84/100 vs 8/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 8/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.