Redmi 10C vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Redmi 10C (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $150 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 421,228); the Redmi 10C is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 10C
Performance 31
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money 44
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi 10C better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $561

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 10C vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi 10C — 44/100, 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 Redmi 10C (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi 10C: The Redmi 10C is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 10C Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 421228 4119955
Geekbench Single 412 3640
Geekbench Multi 1410 11033
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.9" OLED
Resolution 720x1650 2608x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 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 11, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×8.3 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 190 g 210 g
Launch price $150 $561
Camera comparison
Redmi 10C
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 10C
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 10C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 10C and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 10C Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
34/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +89.8%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi 10C by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 10C
$150
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Launch price difference: $411. Redmi 10C was $411 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (98/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C (89/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 10C is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 10C or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 10C by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 10C and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi 10C has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 10C or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 10C or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 10C over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi 10C 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.