Realme GT 8 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $599 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 75/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,760,662).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3760662
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10402
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $599
- Overall rating 75/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 15 points higher (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Redmi K90 Max by 5.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $95. Redmi K90 Max was $95 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (84/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.