Poco F6 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $290 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 63/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,704,455); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F6
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Poco F6 better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $504
- Better portability (72/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1704455
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 5017
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 12 points higher (75/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco F6 — 66/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (96/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (72/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F6 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1704455 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1930 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5017 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $290 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Poco F6
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F6
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F6 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco F6 by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $214. Poco F6 was $214 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (96/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F6 (78/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (72/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.