Redmi K50i vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,089,139); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Redmi K50i
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Overall rating 57/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1089139
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5080 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Redmi K50i vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Redmi K50i | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1089139 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1139 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3842 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" FFS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5080 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Redmi K50i
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K50i
- 6.6" FFS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50i
- 5080 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K50i and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi K50i by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K50i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (98/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i (89/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi K50i are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K50i by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K50i and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K50i has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50i or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50i over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K50i 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.