Realme 8i vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 43/100 (a 43-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 493,222); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't; the Realme 8i is noticeably lighter (194g vs 210g).
Realme 8i
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 194g vs 210g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Realme 8i | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 8i and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Realme 8i by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 8i (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8i and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 43 points (86/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.