Poco F8 vs Redmi K90

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $499 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 61/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 2,760,000).

The Redmi K90 edges out the Poco F8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
  • Lighter: 205g vs 206g

  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 2760000
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $499

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 7 points higher (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Redmi K90
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2760000 3088357
Geekbench Single 3050 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300 9300
Display 6.6" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 206 g
Price $499 $401
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +10.6%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Poco F8 by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $98. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $98.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (69/100 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 notably outperforms the Poco F8 (53/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco F8 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

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

The Redmi K90 edges out the Poco F8 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Redmi K90?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.