Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $561 and $1639. Both devices score the same overall rating of 86/100. Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 3,622,315); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $1639
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 3622315
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 11047
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
The Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold received the same MobileRank rating — 86/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 30.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1078. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $1078 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
Both devices scored 86/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi 18 Fold (99/100 vs 97/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.