Poco F6 vs Redmi K90
The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $290 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 63/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,704,455); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F6
Redmi K90
What makes Poco F6 better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $401
- Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1704455
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5017
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 13 points higher (76/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco F6 — 66/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F6 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1704455 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5017 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $290 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F6 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Poco F6 by 44.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $111. Poco F6 was $111 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (91/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F6 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco F6 (58/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Poco F6 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Redmi K90?
The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Redmi K90?
The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.