Redmi K90 vs Tecno Pova Neo
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25; launch prices were $401 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 23/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 163,723); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't; the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Redmi K90
Tecno Pova Neo
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 521
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 214g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 39/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $401
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Redmi K90 scores 53 points higher (76/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 90/100, Tecno Pova Neo — 26/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (92/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (55/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Tecno Pova Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 163723 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 185 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 521 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $130 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova Neo
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Tecno Pova Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Tecno Pova Neo by 1786.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $271. Tecno Pova Neo was $271 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (92/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (55/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 53 points (76/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova Neo is a better fit for everyday use.