Poco F2 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max

The Poco F2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $500 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 23/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 976,177).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F2 Pro
Performance 6
Display 0
Camera 43
Battery 31
Design 26
Value for money 75
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Poco F2 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 219g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $504

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 976177
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1168
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3431
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 6/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F2 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 44 points higher (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 6/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F2 Pro leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (82/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F2 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F2 Pro is a bit better (26/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.

Poco F2 Pro: The Poco F2 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F2 Pro Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 976177 3803420
Geekbench Single 1168 3228
Geekbench Multi 3431 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 30W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 219 g 227 g
Price $500 $504
Camera comparison
Poco F2 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco F2 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F2 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F2 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F2 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
23/100
976177 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +74.3%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Poco F2 Pro by 74.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F2 Pro
$500
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $4. Poco F2 Pro is cheaper by $4.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (82/100 vs 6/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F2 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro (77/100 vs 31/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco F2 Pro is a bit better (26/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 75/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F2 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F2 Pro by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F2 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco F2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F2 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco F2 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F2 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 6/100).

Should you choose the Poco F2 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco F2 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.