Poco X3 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Poco X3 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 797,072); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Poco X3 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $561
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 797072
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2653
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 215g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X3 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 49/100). Value score: Poco X3 Pro — 48/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 797072 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2653 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X3 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X3 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco X3 Pro by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $311. Poco X3 Pro was $311 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (97/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (78/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (89/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco X3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.