Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $699 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 3,228,426); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $699
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 95/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Poco F9 Pro scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco F9 Pro by 14.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $195. Redmi K90 Max was $195 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Redmi K90 Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.