Redmi K90 Max vs Xiaomi 14 Civi
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 14 Civi (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4700); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,806,236); the Xiaomi 14 Civi is noticeably lighter (177g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Xiaomi 14 Civi
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1806236
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Civi better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 227g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Xiaomi 14 Civi, the Redmi K90 Max scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Xiaomi 14 Civi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 1806236 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 157.2×72.8×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 14 Civi
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Xiaomi 14 Civi, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Xiaomi 14 Civi by 108.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 14 Civi
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Civi (78/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 Civi significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Xiaomi 14 Civi by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 14 Civi — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Xiaomi 14 Civi leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Xiaomi 14 Civi?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 14 Civi is a better fit for active users.