Poco M6 vs Redmi K90

The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $120 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 Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 408,000); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 43 points (68/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 100
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Poco M6 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $120 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 408000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 732
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1954
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M6 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M6 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Poco M6: The Poco M6 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 M6 Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 408000 3088357
Geekbench Single 732 3050
Geekbench Multi 1954 9300
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 2510x1156
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 / MIUI 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 195 g 206 g
Price $120 $401
Camera comparison
Poco M6
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Poco M6
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M6
  • 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 M6 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M6 MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
25/100
408000 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +86.8%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Poco M6 by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M6
$120
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $281. Poco M6 is cheaper by $281.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M6 (53/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (71/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M6 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

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

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 43 points (68/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).

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

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

Should you choose the Poco M6 over the Redmi K90?

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