Poco M7 Plus 5G vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $168 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7 Plus 5G
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 217g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $168 vs $504
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 Plus 5G vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco M7 Plus 5G — 72/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (96/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 Plus 5G | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $168 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 Plus 5G and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $336. Poco M7 Plus 5G was $336 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (96/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 Plus 5G by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 Plus 5G and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 Plus 5G or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 Plus 5G over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.