Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $729 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 89/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,668,860).
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $730
- Overall rating 89/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3668860
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 5 points higher (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, 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 and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3668860 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | $729 | $730 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco F8 Ultra by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Poco F8 Ultra was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Poco F8 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, 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.