Poco C55 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 35/100 (a 39-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 346,495); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C55 doesn't; the Poco C55 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Poco C55
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Poco C55 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 39 points higher (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Poco C55 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 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 | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Poco C55
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C55
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco C55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C55 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco C55 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Poco C55
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (94/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Poco C55 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C55 by 39 points (74/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C55 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco C55 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C55 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco C55 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco C55 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.