Redmi K90 Max vs ZTE Avid 589
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 6/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 156,818); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
ZTE Avid 589
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 156818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 167g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Redmi K90 Max scores 61 points higher (67/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (91/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 156818 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 167 g | |
| Price | $504 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2325.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Avid 589
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (91/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 61 points (67/100 vs 6/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 6/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.