Poco C55 vs Redmi K90

The Poco C55 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 35/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 346,495); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C55 doesn't.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C55
Performance 29
Display 39
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 56
Value for money
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Poco C55 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 206g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C55 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 41 points higher (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C55 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

Poco C55: The Poco C55 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C55 Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 346495 3086235
Geekbench Single 420 3041
Geekbench Multi 1364 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1650 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g 206 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Poco C55
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Poco C55
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Poco C55
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C55 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C55 MediaTek Helio G85
35/100
346495 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +88.8%
3086235 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Poco C55 by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C55
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (92/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 (82/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C55 (72/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C55 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C55 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C55 by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C55 and the Redmi K90?

The Poco C55 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco C55 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Poco C55 over the Redmi K90?

The Poco C55 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.