Side-by-side technical data
Redmi Note 11SE vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
Comparison between Redmi Note 11SE and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Redmi and Xiaomi.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max is the more capable choice for buyers focused on the display, performance, and battery; the Redmi Note 11SE makes more sense when a lighter phone matters. It weighs 178.8 g versus 227 g.
The K90 Max's 6.83-inch AMOLED reaches 3500 nits and 165 Hz; the Note 11SE's 6.43-inch AMOLED is rated at 1100 nits and 90 Hz. For performance, the Dimensity 9500 and UFS 4.1 replace the Dimensity 700 and UFS 2.2, while RAM doubles from 8 GB to 16 GB.
The K90 Max pairs an 8550 mAh battery with 100 W charging, against 5000 mAh and 33 W. Its 50 MP main camera adds optical image stabilization and 8K at 30 fps; the Note 11SE's main camera is 64 MP but has no optical stabilization. The K90 Max also has Wi-Fi 7 and up to 1 TB of storage, versus Wi-Fi 5 and 128 GB.
Redmi Note 11SE
The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max is the better buy for buyers seeking a larger battery: it has an 8550 mAh battery and 100 W charging.
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
The Redmi Note 11SE is the better buy for buyers who prioritize a lighter phone: it weighs 178.8 g versus 227 g for the K90 Max.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Note 11SE | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 9.3 |
| Camera | 5.0 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 7.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 8.3 |
Which one is for you?
Redmi Note 11SE, if you care about…
- Weight
- 178.8 g
- against 227 g
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,550 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 2.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 11SE | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.21 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 3,485,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 3,781 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 12,189 |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core CPU with 1×4.21 GHz C1-Ultra, 3×3.5 GHz C1-Premium, and 4×2.7 GHz C1-Pro |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Note 11SE | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | Silver, Blue, Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.29 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 160.46 mm | 162.9 mm |
| Weight | 178.8 g Best value | 227 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 90.3 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Note 11SE | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,550 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 22.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Note 11SE | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,100 nits | 3,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.83″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 447 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 480 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 4,500,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 11SE | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 11SE | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Note 11SE | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 16 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 11SE | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | — | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B28A, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n66 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G, 2G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE, Auracast, ASHA, MIHC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 3.2 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | 10,700 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Note 11SE | Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA, MIHC |
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