Redmi K50i vs Redmi K90 Max

The Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 57/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,089,139); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't; the Redmi K50i is noticeably lighter (200g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Redmi K50i — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50i
Performance 62
Display 77
Camera 43
Battery 54
Portability 50
Value for money
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
What makes Redmi K50i better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 227g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1089139
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3842
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 77/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50i vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 17 points higher (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi K50i: The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K50i Redmi K90 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1089139 3803420
Geekbench Single 1139 3228
Geekbench Multi 3842 9553
Display 6.6" FFS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5080 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 650 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP66
Dimensions 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 200 g 227 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K50i
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K50i
  • 6.6" FFS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
77
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K50i
  • 5080 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K50i and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K50i MediaTek Dimensity 8100
57/100
1089139 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100 +71.4%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Redmi K50i by 71.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50i
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (95/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (94/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (78/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Redmi K50i — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K50i and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K50i has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K50i leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K50i over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.