Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 9T

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730; estimated prices are $561 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 496,392); the Xiaomi Mi 9T is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Xiaomi Mi 9T
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 12
Design 61
Value for money 89
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 496392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 71/100).

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 Mi 9T: The Xiaomi Mi 9T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Xiaomi Mi 9T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
AnTuTu 4119955 496392
Geekbench Single 3640 724
Geekbench Multi 11033 1836
Display 6.9" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 210 g 191 g
Price $561 $300
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
18/100 -730.0%
496392 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 730.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Xiaomi Mi 9T
$300

Price difference: $261. Xiaomi Mi 9T is cheaper by $261.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (74/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (82/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 9T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.