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REDMI K90 Max vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G

WINNER
REDMI K90 Max
69.2Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 5G
45.6Inno Score
64.4Performance32.1
79.4Display60.9
43.4Camera31.6
83.2Battery57.2
86.7Features60
9 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max3 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI K90 Max wins this phone face-off, 69.2 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and features (+27). TECNO POVA Curve 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 32
  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 61
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 83 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 17% lower weight: 189 g vs 227 g

Display

Display comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Screen size6.83 ″+1%6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x27721080x2436
Pixel density447 ppi+14%393 ppi
Refresh rate165 Hz+15%144 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+169%1,300 nits
Screen-to-body—93.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9500MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu—765,777Bottom 21%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—233,134Bottom 11%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—107,198Bottom 24%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—157,750Bottom 27%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—267,695Bottom 35%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,044Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—3,160Bottom 43%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.68—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video8K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera20 MP+54%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Capacity8,550 mAh+55%5,500 mAh
Wired charging100 W+122%45 W

Design

Design comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 5G
Weight227 g189 g+17%
Thickness8.2 mm7.5 mm+9%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69IP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

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

Software

Software comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus TECNO POVA Curve 5G
SpecREDMI K90 MaxTECNO POVA Curve 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge—1 years

Audio

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

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