Poco M2 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Poco M2 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 517,460); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M2 Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Poco M2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M2 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M2 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M2 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco M2 Pro by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M2 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M2 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M2 Pro by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M2 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco M2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M2 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M2 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M2 Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.