Redmi K90 vs Tecno Spark 3
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Spark 3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 17/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Tecno Spark 3
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 3 better?
- Overall rating 17/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Tecno Spark 3, the Redmi K90 scores 59 points higher (76/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Tecno Spark 3 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Tecno Spark 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 720x1500 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3500 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 | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 155.3×75.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Spark 3
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 3
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1500
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 3
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and Tecno Spark 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Tecno Spark 3 by 1880.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Tecno Spark 3 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Spark 3?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 by 59 points (76/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Tecno Spark 3?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Tecno Spark 3 — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Spark 3?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Spark 3?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Tecno Spark 3?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.