Poco F8 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 75/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,119,308).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $730

  • Overall rating 75/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3119308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K100 Pro Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi K100 Pro Max
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3119308 3942923
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 6.6" OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 9070 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP69
Weight 205 g
Launch price $499 $730
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +20.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco F8 by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730

Launch price difference: $231. Poco F8 was $231 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (90/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 86/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.