Skip to content
InnoReviews

Redmi K90 vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

WINNER
Redmi K90

Xiaomi

Redmi K90
74.3Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
53.9Inno Score
84.3Performance46.7
65.4Display75.9
53.1Camera30.1
83.2Battery71.3
86.7Features44
5 spec wins — Redmi K906 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi K90 wins this phone face-off, 74.3 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+43) and performance (+38). 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

  • Stronger performance score: 84 vs 47
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 83 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 44
  • 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 65
  • 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 13% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,100 mAh

Display

Display comparison: Redmi K90 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi K90TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Screen size6.59 ″6.78 ″+3%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2510x11561080x2364
Pixel density419 ppi+9%383 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness3,500 nits4,500 nits+29%
Screen-to-body89.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi K90 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi K90TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 EliteMediaTek Dimensity 7100
AnTuTu3,106,623Top 11%—
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)872,376Top 15%—
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)1,143,259Top 13%—
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)462,601Top 6%—
AnTuTu 11 (UX)628,387Top 13%—
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFSUFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi K90 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi K90TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x—
Max video8K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera20 MP+54%13 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi K90 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi K90TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Capacity7,100 mAh8,000 mAh+13%
Wired charging100 W+122%45 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi K90 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi K90TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Weight206 g195 g+5%
Thickness8 mm7.4 mm+7%
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi K90 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi K90TECNO 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 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi K90TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HiOS 16)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi K90 versus TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
SpecRedmi K90TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

Related comparisons

Try another matchup