Redmi K90 Max vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $504 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 19/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $400 vs $504
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Redmi K90 Max scores 48 points higher (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (77/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $504 | $400 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 361.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $104. Xiaomi Mi 9 is cheaper by $104.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (82/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (77/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 48 points (67/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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 9 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.