Lava Yuva Star 3 vs Redmi K90
The Lava Yuva Star 3 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 22/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 153,667); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Yuva Star 3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Yuva Star 3
Redmi K90
What makes Lava Yuva Star 3 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 206g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Yuva Star 3 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 54 points higher (76/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (91/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Yuva Star 3 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Yuva Star 3 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Lava Yuva Star 3
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Yuva Star 3
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Yuva Star 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Yuva Star 3 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Lava Yuva Star 3 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Yuva Star 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (91/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (82/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Yuva Star 3 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Yuva Star 3 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva Star 3 by 54 points (76/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Yuva Star 3 and the Redmi K90?
The Lava Yuva Star 3 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Yuva Star 3 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Yuva Star 3 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Yuva Star 3 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.