Redmi K90 Max vs Tecno Pova 3
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pova 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 38/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 365,001); the Redmi K90 Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Tecno Pova 3
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 3 better?
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Tecno Pova 3, the Redmi K90 Max scores 37 points higher (75/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Tecno Pova 3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (41/100 vs 26/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Tecno Pova 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 173.1×78.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Pova 3
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 3
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Tecno Pova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Tecno Pova 3 by 930.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Pova 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (94/100 vs 53/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Tecno Pova 3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (78/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (41/100 vs 26/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 by 37 points (75/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Tecno Pova 3?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Pova 3 — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Pova 3?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Tecno Pova 3?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.