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; launch prices were $499 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7560 mAh
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $561
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 86/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| 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 | — | 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 | |
| Launch price | $499 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco F8 by 13.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $62. Poco F8 was $62 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F8 (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Poco F8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.