Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 10
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 678; launch prices were $561 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 510,711); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 10 doesn't; the Redmi Note 10 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Redmi Note 10
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 510711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1577
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 179g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $561
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 10, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Redmi Note 10 — 46/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (98/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Redmi Note 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 510711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 714 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1577 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $200 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 10
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 10
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 10
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Redmi Note 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 10 by 706.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $361. Redmi Note 10 was $361 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (98/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (81/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Note 10 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 10?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 10 is a better fit for everyday use.