Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 12 (China)
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-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 521,686); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 12 (China) doesn't; the Redmi Note 12 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 521686
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 852
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2048
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 12 (China), the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Redmi Note 12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 521686 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 852 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2048 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | — |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Redmi Note 12 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 (China) by 689.7% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 12 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 (China) is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 (China) by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Note 12 (China) — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 12 (China)?
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 12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.