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Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra

Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.

NeoTeo's verdict

Which of the two is the better buy

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max is the pick for maximum performance, reaching 3,485,900 points in AnTuTu versus 3,081,184 for the Redmi K90 Ultra. The Ultra suits anyone who prioritizes screen visibility, with 9,500 nits versus 3,500 nits.

The K90 Max also leads in Geekbench 6: 3,781 versus 3,234 in single-core and 12,189 versus 10,059 in multi-core. Both have 16GB of RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, and up to 1TB. The K90 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Max uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9500.

Both AMOLED displays measure 6.83 inches and offer 1,280 px of horizontal resolution, but the Ultra reaches 9,500 nits. For cameras, the Ultra combines a 1/1.43-inch main sensor and 1.13 µm pixels, versus 1/1.55-inch and 1 µm on the Max, and records slow motion at 1,920 fps versus 960 fps. Both have 8,550 mAh batteries and 100W charging, leaving a choice between raw performance and screen brightness.

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max is the better buy for performance, scoring 3,485,900 in AnTuTu versus 3,081,184.

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra

The Redmi K90 Ultra is the better buy for anyone prioritizing a very bright display, with 9,500 nits versus 3,500 nits.

The verdict

Neither runs away with it: each wins something.

Category
Category Redmi K90 Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Design & display 8.6 8.6
Performance & hardware 9.2 9.1
Camera 7.7 7.4
Connectivity 7.7 7.9
Battery & charging 8.3 8.3

Which one is for you?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max, if you care about…

AnTuTu Score
3,485,900
against 3,081,184
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
3,781
against 3,234
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
12,189
against 10,059
Max. download speed
10,700 Mbps
against 10,000 Mbps

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra, if you care about…

Peak Display Brightness
9,500 nits
against 3,500 nits

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification Redmi K90 Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Model MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Processor Process Size 3 nm 3 nm
Graphics GPU Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 Qualcomm Adreno 830
Storage Type UFS 4.1 UFS 4.1
Maximum CPU Clock 4.21 GHz 4.32 GHz Best value
Maximum Storage Capacity 1 TB 1 TB
AnTuTu Score 3,485,900 Best value 3,081,184
Geekbench 6 Single-Core 3,781 Best value 3,234
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core 12,189 Best value 10,059
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 Octa-core CPU with 2x4.32 GHz and 6x3.53 GHz cores
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5X LPDDR5X
AnTuTu version v11 v11

Design

Specification Redmi K90 Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Body Colors Silver, Blue, Black, Grey Black, Blue, Silver
Body Thickness 8.2 mm 8.2 mm
Body Width 77.9 mm 77.9 mm
Body Height 162.9 mm 162.9 mm
Weight 227 g 227 g
Usable Surface 90.3 % 90.3 %
Body Materials Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features IP68, IP69 IP68, IP69, IP66
Waterproof Depth 1.5 m 1.5 m

Battery

Specification Redmi K90 Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Battery Capacity 8,550 mAh 8,550 mAh
Battery Type Si-Carbon Li-Ion Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power 100 W 100 W
Battery Features Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Reverse wireless charging power 22.5 W 22.5 W

Display

Specification Redmi K90 Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Display Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Display Technology AMOLED AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness 3,500 nits 9,500 nits Best value
Display Diagonal 6.83″ 6.83″
Display Horizontal Resolution 1,280 px 1,280 px
Display Vertical Resolution 2,772 px 2,772 px
Display Pixel Density 447 ppi 447 ppi
Display Refresh Rate 165 Hz 165 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate 480 Hz 480 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio 8,000,000 :1 8,000,000 :1
Display Features 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 Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Gorilla Glass, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Frameless

Sensors

Specification Redmi K90 Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Under Display Under Display

Sensor

Specification Redmi K90 Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Specification Redmi K90 Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Operating System Android 16 Android 16
OS Family Android Android
OS Version 16 16

Connectivity

Specification Redmi K90 Max Redmi K90 Ultra
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby 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 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
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 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
Wi-Fi Features Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE, Auracast, ASHA, MIHC A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0, ASHA, Auracast
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE
USB Version USB 3.2 USB 3.2
Max. download speed 10,700 Mbps Best value 10,000 Mbps
Max. upload speed — 3,500 Mbps

Audio

Specification Redmi K90 Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Audio Features Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA, MIHC Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5, ASHA, Auracast

Technical

Specification Redmi K90 Max Redmi K90 Ultra
Model numbers — 2604FRK1EC
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