Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
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3category wins
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
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2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2624 | 2608 |
| Resolution Width | 1208 | 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 2160 | 2560 |
| Peak Brightness | 4000 | 3500 |
| PPI | 418 | 416 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 91.6 | 91.8 |
| Other | Secondary display (on the back): LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) 2.9 inches, 596 x 976 pixels | — |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | Adreno 840 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 2 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 4 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 17 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max +19%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max +17%AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max +32%| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 4,327 | 3,639 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 12,873 | 11,047 |
| AnTuTu | 5,195,978 | 3,950,082 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 4.1 | — |
| Variants | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60/120fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10 + |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | 200 MP, f/2.4, 75mm, (periscope telephoto) | 50 MP, f/3, 115mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, (ultrawide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8500 | 7560 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 100 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass 3), aluminum frame | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass), aluminum alloy frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.4 | 163.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 7.9 |
| Other | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
| Weight (g) | 235 | 218 |
| Width (mm) | 77.6 | 77.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 23 | 2025, October 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 23 | Available. Released 2025, October 23 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (3 speakers, with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound | — |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| Other | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 8500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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