Redmi K90 Max vs TCL P80 5G

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $504 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 877,641).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the TCL P80 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
TCL P80 5G
Performance 55
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 52
Portability
Value for money 68
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $504

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the TCL P80 5G, the Redmi K90 Max scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 74/100, TCL P80 5G — 68/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (78/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
TCL P80 5G: The TCL P80 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max TCL P80 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite
AnTuTu 3803420 877641
Geekbench Single 3228 1011
Geekbench Multi 9553 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1280x2766
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 227 g
Launch price $504 $229
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
TCL P80 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
TCL P80 5G
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2766
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
TCL P80 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
TCL P80 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite
55/100 -333.4%
877641 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads TCL P80 5G by 333.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
TCL P80 5G
$229

Launch price difference: $275. TCL P80 5G was $275 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (95/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (78/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the TCL P80 5G?

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the TCL P80 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the TCL P80 5G?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the TCL P80 5G?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the TCL P80 5G?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The TCL P80 5G is a better fit for everyday use.