Poco F7 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Poco F7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $399 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 51/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 2,205,289).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Performance 40
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 65
Design 31
Value for money 82
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Poco F7 better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $399 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 2205289
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2070
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6694
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 16 points higher (67/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Poco F7: The Poco F7 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 F7 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2205289 3803420
Geekbench Single 2070 3228
Geekbench Multi 6694 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6500 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 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 163.1×77.9×8.2 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 215 g 227 g
Price $399 $504
Camera comparison
Poco F7
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco F7
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F7
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F7 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
51/100
2205289 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +42.0%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Poco F7 by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F7
$399
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $105. Poco F7 is cheaper by $105.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F7 (82/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco F7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (31/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F7 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco F7 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.