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REDMI K90 Max vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

WINNER
REDMI K90 Max
69.2Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
64.4Performance46.7
79.4Display75.9
43.4Camera30.1
83.2Battery71.3
86.7Features44
8 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max3 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI K90 Max wins this phone face-off, 69.2 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and performance (+18). TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 display score: 79 vs 76
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 83 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 44

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
  • 14% lower weight: 195 g vs 227 g

Display

Display comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.83 ″+1%6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x27721080x2364
Pixel density447 ppi+17%383 ppi
Refresh rate165 Hz+15%144 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits4,500 nits+29%

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9500MediaTek Dimensity 7100
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video8K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera20 MP+54%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity8,550 mAh+7%8,000 mAh
Wired charging100 W+122%45 W

Design

Design comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight227 g195 g+14%
Thickness8.2 mm7.4 mm+9%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jack—No

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