Poco X3 NFC vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Poco X3 NFC (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $230 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 526,647); the Redmi K90 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).
Poco X3 NFC
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $420
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 526647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 753
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1808
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Poco X3 NFC vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco X3 NFC — 50/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Poco X3 NFC | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 526647 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 753 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1808 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $420 |
Poco X3 NFC
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X3 NFC
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco X3 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X3 NFC and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Poco X3 NFC by 83.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $190. Poco X3 NFC was $190 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (78/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Poco X3 NFC or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 NFC and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco X3 NFC has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 NFC or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco X3 NFC leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 NFC or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 NFC over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco X3 NFC is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.