Poco C81 vs Redmi K90
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 34/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.
Poco C81
Redmi K90
- Overall rating 34/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 206g vs 208g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 42 points higher (76/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco C81 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco C81
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (92/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco C81 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 42 points (76/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Redmi K90?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Redmi K90?
The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.