REDMI K90 Max vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
64.4Performance46.7
79.4Display80.7
43.4Camera41.9
83.2Battery66.6
86.7Features86.7
7 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max3 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI K90 Max wins this phone face-off, 69.2 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and battery (+17). TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the REDMI K90 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 67
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 17% lower weight: 189 g vs 227 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+4% | 429 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,500 nits+29% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh+32% | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 189 g+17% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.4 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |