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 — 93/100 vs 79/100 (a 14-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 (3,722,803 vs 3,024,818).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Redmi K100 Pro Max
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: 3722803 vs 3024818
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 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 14 points higher (93/100 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 — 78/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 K100 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| 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
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco F8 Pro by 18.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (97/100 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 14 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 — 93/100.
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 (97/100 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.