Redmi K90 Ultra vs Tecno Pova 8
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova 8 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100; launch prices were $420 and $295. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 57/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 835,566).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Tecno Pova 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 835566
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $295 vs $420
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova 8, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 16 points higher (73/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100, Tecno Pova 8 — 58/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 8 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Tecno Pova 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 835566 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $295 |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova 8
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Pova 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Tecno Pova 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 8 by 273.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $125. Tecno Pova 8 was $125 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 8 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 8?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova 8?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Pova 8 — 57/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Pova 8?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Tecno Pova 8?
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 8 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.