OnePlus 12 vs Redmi K90 Max
The OnePlus 12 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 12 leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5400); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 2,401,788); the Redmi K90 Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
OnePlus 12
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Better camera (83/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 2401788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7100
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $799
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 12 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the OnePlus 12 scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 leads (83/100 vs 37/100). Value score: OnePlus 12 — 72/100, Redmi K90 Max — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 12 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2401788 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7100 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / OxygenOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×75.8×9.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $504 |
OnePlus 12
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus 12
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus 12
- 5400 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:10 hrs, total 28:16 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 12 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads OnePlus 12 by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $295. Redmi K90 Max was $295 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 12 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 12 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The OnePlus 12 edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 12 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The OnePlus 12 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The OnePlus 12 leads on camera score (83/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 12 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The OnePlus 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.