Redmi K90 Max vs Xiaomi 12T
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $504 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,109,632); the Xiaomi 12T is noticeably lighter (202g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Xiaomi 12T
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1109632
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $504
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Redmi K90 Max scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 74/100, Xiaomi 12T — 60/100; 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 Xiaomi 12T (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 1109632 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3950 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $380 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Xiaomi 12T by 242.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $124. Xiaomi 12T was $124 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (95/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12T — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Xiaomi 12T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12T is a better fit for active users.