Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. 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 5020); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 514,398); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't.
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, 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 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 48/100). 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 9 Pro Max (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | — |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 700.9% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 9 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. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.