Redmi 12 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 47-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 362,744).
Redmi 12
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 198g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $561
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 362744
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Redmi 12 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 29/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Redmi 12 — 54/100, 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 12 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi 12 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $561 |
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 12 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi 12 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $411. Redmi 12 was $411 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (81/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 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 12 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi 12 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.