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Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 89 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 189,999 against PKR 219,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro takes it by 8.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max costs PKR 30,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max packs a 2,070 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro if…

you care most about performance.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 189,999 Cheaper PKR 219,999
Design & build
Release date August 12, 2026 upcoming
Dimensions 162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm Not listed
Weight 238 g Not listed
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 NOT certified
Display
Screen size 6.9 inches Better 6.59-inch
Resolution 1200 × 2608 pixels 2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels) Better
Panel type AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored
CPU Octa-Core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 840 Adreno GPU (exact model not announced)
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No microSD support
Camera
Main camera Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better 50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 32MP Not listed
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps Up to 8K recording (expected)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery Better Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored)
Wired charging 100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging 100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported USB Type-C, USB 3.x, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.5 points. It wins on performance. Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is listed at PKR 189,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.