Poco C61 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco C61 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 27/100 (a 47-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 195,539); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C61 doesn't; the Poco C61 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Poco C61
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco C61 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 47 points higher (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 11/100). 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 C61 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Poco C61 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, MIUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Poco C61
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C61
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco C61
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C61 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco C61 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Poco C61
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C61 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C61 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Poco C61 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C61 by 47 points (74/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C61 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco C61 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C61 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Poco C61 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco C61 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.