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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max

What 18 Pro Max does better (10) and where Redmi K90 Pro Max wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi · 202618 Pro Max
9.7Score
10 advantages≈ $990
vs
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi · 2025Redmi K90 Pro Max
9.7Score
4 advantages≈ $540
9.6Display9.7
9.8Performance9.7
9.8Camera9.7
9.7Battery9.7
8.8Features9.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

18 Pro MaxRedmi K90 Pro Max
77.6 × 163.48.477.8 × 163.37.9
18 Pro MaxRedmi K90 Pro MaxDifference
Height163.4 mm163.3 mm+0.1 mm
Width77.6 mm77.8 mm−0.2 mm
Thickness8.4 mm7.9 mm+0.5 mm
Weight235 g218 g+17 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 18 Pro Max better than Redmi K90 Pro Max?

  1. Main camera200 MP vs 50 MP4×
  2. AnTuTu score5,001,234 vs 3,897,821+28%
  3. Battery capacity8,500 mAh vs 7,560 mAh+12%
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)11,459 vs 11,219+2%
  5. 4K video frame rate120 fps vs 60 fps2×
  6. Peak brightness4,000 nits vs 3,500 nits+14%
  7. CPU frequency5.01 GHz vs 4.6 GHz+9%
  8. Selfie camera50 MP vs 32 MP+56%
  9. Process2 nm vs 3 nm+50%
  10. Bluetooth6 vs 5.4+11%

Why is Redmi K90 Pro Max better than 18 Pro Max?

  1. Refresh rate160 Hz vs 560 Hz3.5×
  2. Optical zoom3.2× vs 5×+56%
  3. Weight235 g vs 218 g+8%
  4. Thickness8.4 mm vs 7.9 mm+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight235 g218 g
Thickness8.4 mm7.9 mm
Height163.4 mm163.3 mm
Width77.6 mm77.8 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackPlasticSilicone polymer
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
ColoursBlack, White, Pink, Red, BlueBlack, White, Denim Blue, Lamborgini White
Display
Screen size6.9″6.9″
PanelLTPO AMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)Yes—
Resolution (width)1,208 px1,200 px
Resolution (height)2,624 px2,608 px
Pixel density418 ppi416 ppi
Refresh rate160 Hz560 Hz
Peak brightness4,000 nits3,500 nits
Screen-to-body ratio91.6%91.8%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process2 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency5.01 GHz4.6 GHz
GPUAdreno 850Adreno 840
AnTuTu score5,001,2343,897,821
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)11,45911,219
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—6,490
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.28"1/1.31"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3.2×5×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate120 fps60 fps
Selfie camera50 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,500 mAh7,560 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Wired charging100 W100 W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power50 W50 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth65.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra WidebandYes—
Infrared portYesYes
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display, ultrasonic
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 17Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHyperOS 4HyperOS 3
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