Poco C85x vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Poco C85x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 40/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 528,398); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85x
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Poco C85x better?
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85x vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C85x (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85x | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85x
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco C85x
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85x
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85x and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco C85x by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C85x
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco C85x (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Poco C85x are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85x or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco C85x by 46 points (86/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C85x and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco C85x has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C85x or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C85x or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco C85x over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.