Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Redmi K90
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $200 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 25/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1794
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 43 points higher (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1794 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $200 | $401 |
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $201. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $201.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (53/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (62/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 43 points (68/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Redmi K90?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Redmi K90?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.