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; estimated prices are $504 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 36/100 (a 31-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 (3,803,420 vs 915,617).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T by 31 points (67/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Xiaomi Mi 10T
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 39
Design 30
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 915617
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 10T better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 216g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $504

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (30/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 10T, the Redmi K90 Max scores 31 points higher (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (82/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 10T: The Xiaomi Mi 10T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Xiaomi Mi 10T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 3803420 915617
Geekbench Single 3228 1168
Geekbench Multi 9553 3431
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
Price $504 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Xiaomi Mi 10T
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Xiaomi Mi 10T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 10T Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
36/100 -315.4%
915617 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Xiaomi Mi 10T by 315.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Xiaomi Mi 10T
$400

Price difference: $104. Xiaomi Mi 10T is cheaper by $104.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (82/100 vs 5/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T (77/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10T is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10T by 31 points (67/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10T — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Xiaomi Mi 10T leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10T?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 5/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 10T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.