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; launch prices were $399 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 2,199,079).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F7
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Poco F7 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $504
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 2199079
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F7 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F7 — 60/100, 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 F7 (96/100 vs 80/100). 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F7 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2199079 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $399 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Poco F7
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F7
- 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 F7
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F7 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco F7 by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $105. Poco F7 was $105 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F7 (96/100 vs 80/100).
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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F7 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F7 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Poco F7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F7 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F7 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F7 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Poco F7 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F7 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.