Nokia 8 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $699 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 29/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 227g).
Nokia 8
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 160g vs 227g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $504 vs $699
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better value for money (74/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 45 points higher (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 33/100). 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). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $699 | $504 |
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 8 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nokia 8 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $195. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $195.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (95/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (84/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 45 points (74/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nokia 8 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.