Redmi 14C vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Redmi 14C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $120 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5160); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 358,383).
Redmi 14C
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $561
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Redmi 14C vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Redmi 14C — 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 14C (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (78/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi 14C | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $561 |
Redmi 14C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 14C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 14C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 14C and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi 14C by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $441. Redmi 14C was $441 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (78/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 14C and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 14C or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 14C by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 14C and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi 14C has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14C or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 14C or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14C over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi 14C 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.