Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12 Pro

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4600); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,305,466).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Performance 18
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 51
Design 45
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1305466
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 204g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 51/100). 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 Xiaomi 12 Pro (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (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.
Xiaomi 12 Pro: The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Xiaomi 12 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 4119955 1305466
Geekbench Single 3640 1675
Geekbench Multi 11033 4453
Display 6.9" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 204 g
Price $561
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Xiaomi 12 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
47/100 -215.6%
1305466 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 215.6% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (94/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (82/100 vs 51/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

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

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 47/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 64/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 18/100).

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

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