Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12T
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 12T (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra; launch prices were $561 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,109,632).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12T
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1109632
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3950
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $561
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12T, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Xiaomi 12T — 60/100; 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 12T (98/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 12T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 1109632 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 978 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3950 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 115 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $380 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 12T
- Main: 108MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 12T
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 12T
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12T by 271.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $181. Xiaomi 12T was $181 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (98/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 12T and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T (89/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12T are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12T by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 12T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12T?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12T?
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 12T is a better fit for active users.