Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $561 and $750. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,322,176); the Xiaomi 12 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1322176
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Cheaper: $561 vs $750
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 58/100)
- Lighter: 180g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (75/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 1322176 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 113 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 180 g | |
| Price | $561 | $750 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12 by 211.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $189. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $189.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (94/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (74/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 (82/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 12 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (75/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 12 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12 is a better fit for everyday use.