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).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 43 points (68/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 62
Value for money 96
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
  • 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)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco M3 Pro 5G: The Poco M3 Pro 5G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M3 Pro 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700
25/100
515647 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +83.3%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M3 Pro 5G
$200
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $201. Poco M3 Pro 5G is cheaper by $201.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.