Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 12R

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 22/100 (a 62-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 560,863).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Redmi Note 12R
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 12R, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (71/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Note 12R: The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Redmi Note 12R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 4119955 560863
Geekbench Single 3640 923
Geekbench Multi 11033 2249
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, MIUI 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 199 g
Price $561
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Redmi Note 12R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Note 12R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Redmi Note 12R
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 12R Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
22/100 -634.6%
560863 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 12R by 634.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Redmi Note 12R
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 12R is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 12R (71/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 12R by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Note 12R — 22/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 12R is a better fit for everyday use.