Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
- 3.3x better Charging Watts (100 W vs 30 W)
- 2.1x better Max Clock (4.21 GHz vs 2× 4.05 GHz)
- 2.0x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (~3.8 M vs 1.9M)
- 2.0x better RAM Memory (16 + 1 TB vs 8 +512 GB)
- 82% larger Battery (8550 mAh vs 4685 mAh)
- 75% higher Peak Brightness (3500 nits vs 2000 nits)
- 67% higher Front Camera (20 MP vs 12 MP)
- 38% higher Refresh Rate (165 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- 25% higher HBM Brightness (2000 nits vs 1600 nits)
- 18% lighter Weight (227 grams vs 277 grams)
- Better Screen Type: AMOLED vs OLED
- Better Processor: Dimensity 9500 vs Apple A18 Pro
- Faster Storage Type: UFS 4.1 vs NVMe
- Higher Video Recording: 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/… vs 4K @ 60 fps 1080p@ 240 fps
- Front Flash: No
Reasons to consider the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 25% higher Digital Zoom (25 x vs 20 X)
- Higher Front Recording: 4K @60 fps 1080p @ 120 fps vs 1080p @ 60fps
- Includes Reverse Wireless
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Apple |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 260000 🚫 PKR | 510000 PKR |
| Price India | ₹80000 | ₹153000 |
| Price USA | $820 | $1600 |
| Variants Prices | 16 + 256 GB 16 + 512 GB 16 + 1 TB | 8GB + 512GB 8GB + 1TB |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm | 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.83 inch | 6.9 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 2772 Pixels | 1320 x 2868 Pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 nits | 2000 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 2000 nits | 1600 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Lithography Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Max Clock | 4.21 GHz | 2× 4.05 GHz |
| CPU Cores | Octa-core | 6 Cores |
| Architecture | 1 x 4.21 GHz C1-Ultra | 2× Everest 4.26 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 | Apple GPU |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | ~3.8 M | 1.9M |
| Bootup Time | - | - |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 16 + 1 TB | 8 +512 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | NVMe |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 12+ 256 /512 GB | 8 + 256GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 50 + 8 MP | 48 + 48 + 12 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8160 × 6144 pixels | 8064 x 6048 pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP = Omnivision OV50 Light Fusion 800 | 48 MP = Sony IMX903 |
| Zoom | 5 X | 5x |
| Digital Zoom | 20 X | 25 x |
| Video Recording | 8K@30fps | 4K @ 60 fps |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual-LED dual-tone |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Sensor | 20 MP = Not Confirm | 12 MP = Sony IMX714 |
| Front Resolution | 5472 x 3648 Pixels | 4000 × 3000 pixels |
| Front Recording | 1080p @ 60fps | 4K @60 fps |
| Front Flash | No | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4685 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 100 W | 30 W |
| Battery Type | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging | 50 W | 25 W |
| Reverse Charging | 22.5W | - |
| Reverse Wireless | - | yes |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | 20 hours , 50 mint | - |
| Charging Time | ~ 45–55 minutes | 2 hour 20 mints |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | 25102RKBEC | - |
| Release Date | 21 April, 2026 | 9 September, 2024 |
| Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Series Name | Redmi K Series | iPhone 16 |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Android OS | Android 17 , HyperOS 4 | iOS 27 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 grams | 277 grams |
| Build | Aluminium Alloy + Fiberglass Back | Frame And Back Aluminum |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Special Features | Built-in active cooling fan Infrared port | Emergency SOS via Satellite Camera Control key |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM/ E-SIM |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Hyper Sonic Front Finger | Face ID |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor | Face ID |
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| Verdict | ||
| Pros | ✅ Dragon Crystal Glass | ✅ Fastest mobile chip |
| Cons | ❌China-only release | ❌ Very high price |
| Best For | ✅ Heavay Gaming | ✅Professional content creators |
| Not Best For | ❌ Compact phone users | ❌Value-for-money seekers |
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