Redmi K90 Ultra vs Tecno Pova 6
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova 6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate; launch prices were $420 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 6 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Tecno Pova 6
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 38/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 6 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $420
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova 6, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Tecno Pova 6 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Tecno Pova 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 166.2×76.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova 6
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Pova 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 6
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Tecno Pova 6 was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (92/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (78/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 6?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 6?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Pova 6 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 6?
The Tecno Pova 6 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 6?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Tecno Pova 6?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.