Realme Note 50 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Realme Note 50 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $100 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 50 doesn't; the Realme Note 50 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Realme Note 50
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $561
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Realme Note 50 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Realme Note 50 — 34/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (98/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 50 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Realme Note 50 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T612 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI T | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.7×8.0 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $561 |
Realme Note 50
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme Note 50
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Note 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $461. Realme Note 50 was $461 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (98/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 50 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Realme Note 50 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Note 50 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Realme Note 50 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Note 50 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Note 50 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme Note 50 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Realme Note 50 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.