Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Tecno Spark 40
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $561 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 36/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 358,383); the Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Tecno Spark 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $561
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (86/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 54/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (98/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $120 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 40 by 1049.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $441. Tecno Spark 40 was $441 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (98/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (89/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 50 points (86/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.