Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 12 Pro

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080; launch prices were $561 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 729,766); the Redmi Note 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (187g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Redmi Note 12 Pro
Performance 52
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 50
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 729766
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1032
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2507
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $561

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 12 Pro, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Redmi Note 12 Pro — 50/100; 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 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Note 12 Pro: The Redmi Note 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Redmi Note 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 4119955 729766
Geekbench Single 3640 1032
Geekbench Multi 11033 2507
Display 6.9" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 102
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 162.9×76.0×9.0 mm
Weight 210 g 187 g
Launch price $561 $300
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Redmi Note 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Redmi Note 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Redmi Note 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Redmi Note 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 1080
54/100 -464.6%
729766 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12 Pro by 464.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Redmi Note 12 Pro
$300

Launch price difference: $261. Redmi Note 12 Pro was $261 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro (89/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12 Pro by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 12 Pro?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Note 12 Pro — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 12 Pro?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 12 Pro?

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 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.