Poco C81 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 34/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't; the Poco C81 is noticeably lighter (208g vs 227g).
Poco C81
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 208g vs 227g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 40 points higher (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco C81
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (95/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 40 points (74/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco C81 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.