Poco C85x vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 26/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 639,225); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't; the Poco C85x is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Poco C85x
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 41 points higher (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C85x (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Poco C85x notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C85x (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Poco C85x | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85x and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco C85x by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Poco C85x
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C85x (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (77/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco C85x notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (37/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco C85x (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 41 points (67/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco C85x is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.