Poco F8 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $529 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 79/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 3,024,818).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Poco F8 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco F8 Pro

Performance 91
Display 83
Camera 70
Battery 68
Portability 60
Value for money 78

Redmi K90 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90

What makes Poco F8 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $529 vs $561

  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 3024818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6210 mAh

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 68/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8 Pro: The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco F8 Pro Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3024818 3622315
Geekbench Single 3013 3639
Geekbench Multi 9287 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 2712x1220 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6210 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 199 g 210 g
Launch price $529 $561

Camera comparison

Poco F8 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
70
camera

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Poco F8 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
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 K90 Pro Max

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
79/100
3024818 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +16.5%
3622315 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco F8 Pro by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco F8 Pro

$529

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Launch price difference: $32. Poco F8 Pro was $32 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Pro (89/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Poco F8 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 70/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.