Poco F3 vs Redmi K90

The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $370 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 54/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 994,842).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F3
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money 48
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Poco F3 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $401

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 994842
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F3 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 22 points higher (76/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F3 — 48/100, Redmi K90 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco F3 (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Poco F3: The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F3 Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 994842 3088357
Geekbench Single 1298 3041
Geekbench Multi 3520 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 196 g 206 g
Launch price $370 $401
Camera comparison
Poco F3
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Poco F3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Poco F3
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F3 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100
994842 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +67.8%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Poco F3 by 67.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F3
$370
Redmi K90
$401

Launch price difference: $31. Poco F3 was $31 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco F3 (58/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (72/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco F3 by 22 points (76/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F3 and the Redmi K90?

The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F3 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F3 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Poco F3 over the Redmi K90?

The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.