Poco F4 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco F4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $350 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 37/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 970,273); the Poco F4 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Poco F4
Redmi K90 Max
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $504
- Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 970273
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Poco F4 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 30 points higher (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F4 leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (82/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F4 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Poco F4 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 970273 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $350 | $504 |
Poco F4
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F4
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco F4
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F4 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco F4 by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $154. Poco F4 is cheaper by $154.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (82/100 vs 8/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (77/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco F4 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Poco F4 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F4 by 30 points (67/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F4 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F4 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F4 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F4 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F4 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 8/100).
Should you choose the Poco F4 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F4 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.