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).
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi K90 Max
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco F8 Ultra by 4.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $225. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $225.
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).
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.