Poco F8 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 3,126,402); the Poco F8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $504
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco F8 by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Poco F8 was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Poco F8 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.