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).
Redmi K50i
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 227g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi K50i
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K50i
- 6.6" FFS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K50i
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K50i and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Redmi K50i by 71.4% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K50i
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.