Redmi K90 vs Tecno Pova 6

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova 6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate; launch prices were $401 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90

Performance 91
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 80

Tecno Pova 6

Performance 38
Display 80
Camera 46
Battery 61
Portability 63
Value for money 62

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 70W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Tecno Pova 6 better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $401

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Tecno Pova 6, the Redmi K90 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 80/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Tecno Pova 6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Tecno Pova 6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate
AnTuTu 3077585 —
Geekbench Single 3013 760
Geekbench Multi 9287 1890
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 70W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 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 IP53
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 166.2×76.8×7.9 mm
Weight 206 g 195 g
Launch price $401 $200

Camera comparison

Redmi K90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera

Tecno Pova 6

  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Tecno Pova 6

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Tecno Pova 6

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90

$401

Tecno Pova 6

$200

Launch price difference: $201. Tecno Pova 6 was $201 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (91/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Tecno Pova 6 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Tecno Pova 6 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.