Redmi 4 Prime vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Redmi 4 Prime (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 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 22/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 218,879); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 4 Prime doesn't; the Redmi 4 Prime is noticeably lighter (156g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 4 Prime
Performance 14
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 35
Portability 74
Value for money 20
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi 4 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 156g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $561

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 218879
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 862
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 14/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 4 Prime vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (86/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 14/100). 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 35/100). Value score: Redmi 4 Prime — 20/100, 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 4 Prime (98/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi 4 Prime: The Redmi 4 Prime 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 4 Prime Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 218879 4119955
Geekbench Single 189 3640
Geekbench Multi 862 11033
Display 5.0" IPS LCD 6.9" OLED
Resolution 2608x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4100 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 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 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 141.3×69.6×8.9 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 156 g 210 g
Launch price $150 $561
Camera comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 4 Prime
  • 5.0" IPS LCD
  • 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 4 Prime
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
35
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 4 Prime and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 4 Prime Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
22/100
218879 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +94.7%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi 4 Prime by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 4 Prime
$150
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Launch price difference: $411. Redmi 4 Prime was $411 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (98/100 vs 14/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime (89/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 4 Prime notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 4 Prime or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 4 Prime by 64 points (86/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 4 Prime and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi 4 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 4 Prime 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 Redmi 4 Prime or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 14/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 4 Prime over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi 4 Prime 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.