Poco X3 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 47/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 526,647); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't; the Redmi K90 Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 10.1mm).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3
Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 46
Battery 53
Portability 28
Value for money
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
What makes Poco X3 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 225g vs 227g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 526647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 753
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1808
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (41/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X3 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 27 points higher (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100).

Poco X3: The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X3 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 526647 3803420
Geekbench Single 753 3228
Geekbench Multi 1808 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6000 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 / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, MIUI 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53 IP66
Dimensions 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 225 g 227 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Poco X3
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco X3
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco X3
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X3 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
47/100
526647 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100 +86.2%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Poco X3 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X3
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (95/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (78/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 28/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X3 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco X3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco X3 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco X3 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco X3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.