Poco M6 Plus vs Redmi K90

The Poco M6 Plus (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 32/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5030); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 Plus doesn't.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 36 points (68/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6 Plus
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Poco M6 Plus better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5030 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 Plus vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 36 points higher (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (71/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (82/100 vs 55/100).

Poco M6 Plus: The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M6 Plus Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 AE Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3088357
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5030 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 168.6×76.3×8.3 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 206 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
37
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6 Plus
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6 Plus
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M6 Plus
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (53/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (71/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M6 Plus (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 Plus by 36 points (68/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M6 Plus and the Redmi K90?

The Poco M6 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 Plus or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M6 Plus over the Redmi K90?

The Poco M6 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.