Redmi K30 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 533,630).
Redmi K30
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $561
- Overall rating 46/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Redmi K30 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Redmi K30 — 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 K30 (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi K30 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 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 | 208 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $561 |
Redmi K30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K30
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K30 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi K30 by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $311. Redmi K30 was $311 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (98/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (89/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi K30 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K30 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K30 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K30 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K30 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.