Realme 12 Lite vs Redmi K90 Max
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 42/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 476,175); the Realme 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 33 points higher (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (72/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Realme 12 Lite by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 12 Lite
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (72/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 33 points (75/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.