Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova Curve

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; estimated prices are $561 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 37/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 877,641); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 47 points (84/100 vs 37/100).
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
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 49
Design 63
Value for money 95
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $219 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (94/100 vs 2/100). 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 (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (95/100 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: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Tecno Pova Curve
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu 4119955 877641
Geekbench Single 3640 1011
Geekbench Multi 11033 2813
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm
Weight 210 g 189 g
Price $561 $219
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Curve Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
37/100 -369.4%
877641 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova Curve by 369.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Tecno Pova Curve
$219

Price difference: $342. Tecno Pova Curve is cheaper by $342.

Detailed category analysis
performance

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

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 (74/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (82/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (95/100 vs 71/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 47 points (84/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 2/100).

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

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