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).
Poco X3
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 225g vs 227g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X3 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco X3 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Poco X3
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.