Redmi K30 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Redmi K30 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $425 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 976,177).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K30 Pro
Performance 60
Display 56
Camera 48
Battery 47
Portability 41
Value for money 42
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi K30 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $425 vs $561

  • Overall rating 53/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 976177
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 210g vs 218g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K30 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Redmi K30 Pro — 42/100, 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 K30 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi K30 Pro: The Redmi K30 Pro is a better fit for active users.
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 K30 Pro Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 976177 4119955
Geekbench Single 1168 3640
Geekbench Multi 3431 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2608x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 5 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 218 g 210 g
Launch price $425 $561
Camera comparison
Redmi K30 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
48
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K30 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K30 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
47
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K30 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K30 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
53/100
976177 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +76.3%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi K30 Pro by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K30 Pro
$425
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Launch price difference: $136. Redmi K30 Pro was $136 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (98/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (78/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro (89/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K30 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 Pro by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K30 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K30 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K30 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K30 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K30 Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K30 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.