Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $561 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 781,542); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Performance 54
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 38
Portability 82
Value for money 50
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $561

  • Better portability (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Xiaomi 12 Lite — 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 Xiaomi 12 Lite (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (82/100 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.
Xiaomi 12 Lite: The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Xiaomi 12 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 4119955 781542
Geekbench Single 3640 1017
Geekbench Multi 11033 2943
Display 6.9" OLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 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 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm
Weight 210 g 173 g
Launch price $561 $370
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
55/100 -427.2%
781542 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 427.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Xiaomi 12 Lite
$370

Launch price difference: $191. Xiaomi 12 Lite was $191 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (98/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (78/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (89/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.