Redmi K90 Ultra vs Tecno Pova Neo
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25; launch prices were $420 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 23/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 163,723); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Tecno Pova Neo
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $420
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 50 points higher (73/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Tecno Pova Neo — 26/100; 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 Neo (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova Neo are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Tecno Pova Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 163723 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 185 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 521 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova Neo
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Tecno Pova Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Tecno Pova Neo by 1875.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Tecno Pova Neo was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (92/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova Neo are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 50 points (73/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.