Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova Curve 2

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100; estimated prices are $561 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 835,566); the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Tecno Pova Curve 2
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 60
Design 56
Value for money 94
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 835566
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2925
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $229 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pova Curve 2, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (94/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (94/100 vs 71/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Tecno Pova Curve 2: The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Tecno Pova Curve 2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu 4119955 835566
Geekbench Single 3640 995
Geekbench Multi 11033 2925
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2364
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm
Weight 210 g 195 g
Price $561 $229
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2364
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Tecno Pova Curve 2
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Tecno Pova Curve 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Curve 2 Dimensity 7100
35/100 -393.1%
835566 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 393.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Tecno Pova Curve 2
$229

Price difference: $332. Tecno Pova Curve 2 is cheaper by $332.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (94/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (74/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (82/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (94/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Tecno Pova Curve 2?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.