Redmi K90 Max vs Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $504 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 40/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 502,844); the Xiaomi Mi 9T is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Xiaomi Mi 9T
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $504
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the Redmi K90 Max scores 35 points higher (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 72/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T — 18/100; 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 9T (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Xiaomi Mi 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| 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 | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 647.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $204. Xiaomi Mi 9T was $204 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (78/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 35 points (75/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.