Poco M7 vs Redmi K90

The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $110 and $401. 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 7000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 467,392); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't; the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 224g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 36 points (68/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 20
Value for money 100
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Poco M7 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $110 vs $401

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 224g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (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 M7 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (42/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Poco M7: The Poco M7 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 M7 Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 467392 3088357
Geekbench Single 466 3050
Geekbench Multi 1396 9300
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2510x1156
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 224 g 206 g
Price $110 $401
Camera comparison
Poco M7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
32/100
467392 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +84.9%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Poco M7 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M7
$110
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $291. Poco M7 is cheaper by $291.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (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 M7 (53/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (71/100 vs 53/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M7 (42/100 vs 20/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 36 points (68/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi K90?

The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Redmi K90?

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

Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Redmi K90?

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

Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi K90?

The Poco M7 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.