Poco C50 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Poco C50 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 11/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C50 doesn't; the Poco C50 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Poco C50
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C50 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (84/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C50 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C50 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C50 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 210 g | |
| Price | — | $561 |
Poco C50
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco C50
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco C50 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco C50 by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Poco C50
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (74/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 (82/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C50 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C50 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C50 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C50 by 73 points (84/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C50 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco C50 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C50 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C50 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C50 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco C50 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.