Redmi K90 Ultra vs Tecno Pova 3

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 362,744); the Redmi K90 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Tecno Pova 3
Performance 29
Display 53
Camera 33
Battery 56
Portability 26
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 362744
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 3 better?

  • Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova 3, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (94/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pova 3: The Tecno Pova 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Tecno Pova 3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 3233695 362744
Geekbench Single 3041 430
Geekbench Multi 9494 1375
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2460
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, HIOS
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 173.1×78.5×9.4 mm
Weight 227 g 230 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Pova 3
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Tecno Pova 3
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
53
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Tecno Pova 3
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Tecno Pova 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3233695 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 3 MediaTek Helio G88
38/100 -791.5%
362744 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 3 by 791.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Tecno Pova 3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (92/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (94/100 vs 53/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (78/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 3?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 3?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Pova 3 — 38/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 3?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Tecno Pova 3?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova 3 is a better fit for everyday use.