Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Redmi K90 Max
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 23/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500).
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Redmi K90 Max
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 44 points higher (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (77/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus 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, budget-conscious buyers.