Redmi K90 Max vs TCL 505

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 28/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5010); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 193,858); the TCL 505 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 47 points (75/100 vs 28/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Max

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 72

TCL 505

Performance 11
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 193858
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5010 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)

What makes TCL 505 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 227g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 41/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the TCL 505, the Redmi K90 Max scores 47 points higher (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).

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 K90 Max TCL 505
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G36
AnTuTu 3760662 193858
Geekbench Single 3352 189
Geekbench Multi 10402 781
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1600
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5010 mAh
Charging 100W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 190 g
Launch price $504 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

TCL 505

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

TCL 505

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Max

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

TCL 505

  • 5010 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and TCL 505, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100
3760662 AnTuTu
TCL 505 MediaTek Helio G36
28/100 -1839.9%
193858 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads TCL 505 by 1839.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Max

$504

TCL 505

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (96/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (94/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (78/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the TCL 505?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 47 points (75/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the TCL 505?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the TCL 505 — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the TCL 505?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the TCL 505?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the TCL 505?

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