Realme 12 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $215 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Realme 12 Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $215 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 736675
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (82/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (95/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Realme 12 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736675 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 935 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2719 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $215 | $561 |
Realme 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 12 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 12 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 12 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Realme 12 Pro by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $346. Realme 12 Pro is cheaper by $346.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (82/100 vs 48/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (62/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (95/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Realme 12 Pro 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.