Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G; launch prices were $561 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 41/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 597,974); the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

Performance 44
Display 56
Camera 34
Battery 25
Portability 65
Value for money 16

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)

What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?

  • Lighter: 192g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $561

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 16/100; 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 Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (65/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 3622315 597974
Geekbench Single 3639 799
Geekbench Multi 11047 1836
Display 6.9" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4160 mAh
Charging 100W 20W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 430 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm
Weight 210 g 192 g
Launch price $561 $350

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • 4160 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3622315 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
41/100 -505.8%
597974 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 505.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

$350

Launch price difference: $211. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G was $211 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (97/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (81/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (78/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

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