Redmi K90 Max vs Xiaomi Mi 10T
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 10T (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $504 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,005,146).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Xiaomi Mi 10T
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1005146
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10T better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $504
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 10T, the Redmi K90 Max scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 72/100, Xiaomi Mi 10T — 40/100; 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 Xiaomi Mi 10T (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Xiaomi Mi 10T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 1005146 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1169 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3191 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 10T
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 10T
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 10T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Xiaomi Mi 10T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Xiaomi Mi 10T by 274.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $104. Xiaomi Mi 10T was $104 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (94/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (78/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 10T — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Xiaomi Mi 10T?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10T — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?
The Xiaomi Mi 10T leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Xiaomi Mi 10T?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.