Poco F8 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $499 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 61/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 2,760,000).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
  • Lighter: 205g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $499 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2760000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 72/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2760000 4119955
Geekbench Single 3050 3640
Geekbench Multi 9300 11033
Display 6.6" OLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 205 g 210 g
Price $499 $561
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +33.0%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco F8 by 33.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $62. Poco F8 is cheaper by $62.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 (94/100 vs 65/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (74/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 by 23 points (84/100 vs 61/100).

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

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 65/100).

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

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