Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $529 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 79/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 6210); the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,028,544).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Performance 91
Display 83
Camera 70
Battery 68
Portability 60
Value for money 80
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $730

  • Overall rating 79/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3028544
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6210 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100).

Poco F8 Pro: The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K100 Pro Max: The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Pro Redmi K100 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3028544 3942923
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 6210 mAh 9070 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g
Launch price $529 $730
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
  • 6210 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
79/100
3028544 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +23.2%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco F8 Pro by 23.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8 Pro
$529
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730

Launch price difference: $201. Poco F8 Pro was $201 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (90/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 70/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.