Redmi K90 Max vs Tecno Pova Neo

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25; launch prices were $504 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 23/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 163,723); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't; the Redmi K90 Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 51 points (74/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Tecno Pova Neo
Performance 9
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 63
Portability 39
Value for money 26
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 163723
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 185
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 521
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (41/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo better?
  • Lighter: 214g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $504

  • Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Redmi K90 Max scores 51 points higher (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 74/100, Tecno Pova Neo — 26/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (95/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Tecno Pova Neo are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Tecno Pova Neo: The Tecno Pova Neo is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Tecno Pova Neo
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G25
AnTuTu 3803420 163723
Geekbench Single 3228 185
Geekbench Multi 9553 521
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 480 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm
Weight 227 g 214 g
Launch price $504 $130
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Pova Neo
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Tecno Pova Neo
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Tecno Pova Neo
  • 6000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Neo MediaTek Helio G25
23/100 -2223.1%
163723 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Tecno Pova Neo by 2223.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Tecno Pova Neo
$130

Launch price difference: $374. Tecno Pova Neo was $374 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (95/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (78/100 vs 63/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Tecno Pova Neo are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 51 points (74/100 vs 23/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Pova Neo?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 9/100).

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

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