Redmi K90 Max vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; estimated prices are $504 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 30/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 560,883); the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 37 points (67/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 35
Battery 56
Design 37
Value for money 100
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 560883
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 210g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $140 vs $504

  • Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Redmi K90 Max scores 37 points higher (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo: The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
AnTuTu 3803420 560883
Geekbench Single 3228 760
Geekbench Multi 9553 1890
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2460
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 227 g 210 g
Price $504 $140
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 7 Neo MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
30/100 -578.1%
560883 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 578.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
$140

Price difference: $364. Tecno Pova 7 Neo is cheaper by $364.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (77/100 vs 56/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (37/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 37 points (67/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 30/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.