Poco M2 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max

The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 42/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 514,398); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't; the Poco M2 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro by 32 points (74/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 34
Battery 46
Portability 45
Value for money
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 227g

  • Better portability (45/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 32 points higher (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco M2 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M2 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).

Poco M2 Pro: The Poco M2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M2 Pro Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 514398 3803420
Geekbench Single 746 3228
Geekbench Multi 1762 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, MIUI 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 209 g 227 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M2 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M2 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
42/100
514398 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100 +86.5%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Poco M2 Pro by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M2 Pro
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (95/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco M2 Pro are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M2 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro by 32 points (74/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco M2 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.