Nokia 3 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $159 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 14/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 73,398); the Nokia 3 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 210g).
Nokia 3
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 140g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $159 vs $561
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (86/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 3 — 2/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (98/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia 3 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6737 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2630 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 140 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $159 | $561 |
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 3 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nokia 3 by 98.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $402. Nokia 3 was $402 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (98/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (81/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 72 points (86/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nokia 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.