Redmi K90 Max vs Tecno Camon 18 Premier
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 50/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is noticeably lighter (200g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 227g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Tecno Camon 18 Premier, the Redmi K90 Max scores 24 points higher (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4750 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Tecno Camon 18 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 671.1% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (78/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 24 points (74/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.