Poco C50 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco C50 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 11/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C50 doesn't; the Poco C50 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Poco C50
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C50 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 56 points higher (67/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C50 (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C50 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Poco C50
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C50
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco C50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C50 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco C50 by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Poco C50
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C50 (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C50 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 by 56 points (67/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C50 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco C50 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C50 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C50 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C50 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco C50 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.