Realme C30s vs Redmi K90 Max

Comparing the Realme C30s (2022) and the Redmi K90 Max (2026) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 11/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C30s doesn't; the Realme C30s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 56 points (67/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C30s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Realme C30s better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C30s vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 56 points higher (67/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). 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 C30s (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme C30s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (67/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Realme C30s (75/100 vs 55/100).

Realme C30s: The Realme C30s is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme C30s Redmi K90 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3803420
Geekbench Single 3228
Geekbench Multi 9553
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Realme UI Go Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 164.2×75.7×8.5 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 186 g 227 g
Price $504
Camera comparison
Realme C30s
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Realme C30s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme C30s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme C30s
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme C30s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (67/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Realme C30s (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C30s or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme C30s by 56 points (67/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Realme C30s and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Realme C30s has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme C30s or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme C30s or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme C30s over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Realme C30s 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.