Redmi K90 Max vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; estimated prices are $504 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 17/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 597,974); the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Redmi K90 Max scores 50 points higher (67/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (77/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4160 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $504 | $350 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
- 4160 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 536.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $154. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is cheaper by $154.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (77/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 50 points (67/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 17/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.