Redmi K90 Max vs TCL P80 Pro 5G

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite; launch prices were $504 and $279. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 57/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5800); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 953,150).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the TCL P80 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Max

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

TCL P80 Pro 5G

Performance 57
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 61
Portability —
Value for money 58

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 953150
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3185
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5800 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)

What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $279 vs $504

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the TCL P80 Pro 5G, the Redmi K90 Max scores 18 points higher (75/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 72/100, TCL P80 Pro 5G — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 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 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 61/100).

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 P80 Pro 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite
AnTuTu 3760662 953150
Geekbench Single 3293 1061
Geekbench Multi 10243 3185
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1280x2766
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5800 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 $279

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Max

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

TCL P80 Pro 5G

  • Main: 50MP 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 Pro 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 Pro 5G

  • 5800 mAh
  • No wireless charging
61
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100
3760662 AnTuTu
TCL P80 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite
57/100 -294.6%
953150 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads TCL P80 Pro 5G by 294.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Max

$504

TCL P80 Pro 5G

$279

Launch price difference: $225. TCL P80 Pro 5G was $225 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Pro 5G (96/100 vs 57/100).

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 Pro 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 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the TCL P80 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

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

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the TCL P80 Pro 5G — 57/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).

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

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