Redmi K90 vs Tecno Pova Curve

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; estimated prices are $401 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 37/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 877,641); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 31 points (68/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 49
Design 63
Value for money 95
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $219 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Redmi K90 scores 31 points higher (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (53/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (71/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Tecno Pova Curve
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu 3088357 877641
Geekbench Single 3050 1011
Geekbench Multi 9300 2813
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm
Weight 206 g 189 g
Price $401 $219
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Curve Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
37/100 -251.9%
877641 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Tecno Pova Curve by 251.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Tecno Pova Curve
$219

Price difference: $182. Tecno Pova Curve is cheaper by $182.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (69/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (53/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (71/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (63/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve by 31 points (68/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 37/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 2/100).

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

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.