Realme 9i vs Redmi K90 Max
The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Realme 9i
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 31/100). 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 9i (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Realme 9i | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 9i and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Realme 9i by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (95/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Realme 9i 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.