Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Max

The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $729 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 67/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 3,640,351).

The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 60
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 218g vs 227g

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (27/100 vs 16/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 3640351
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $504 vs $729

  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 16 points higher (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100. In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (27/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (75/100 vs 60/100).

Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Ultra Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3640351 3803420
Geekbench Single 3640 3228
Geekbench Multi 11033 9553
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 218 g 227 g
Price $729 $504
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83/100
3640351 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +4.3%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Poco F8 Ultra by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $225. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $225.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (90/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (27/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (75/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

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

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 82/100).

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

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