Poco M4 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max

The Poco M4 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $230 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 30/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 493,222); the Poco M4 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro by 37 points (67/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 40
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 94
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Poco M4 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $230 vs $504

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 493222
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 678
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1895
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M4 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 37 points higher (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M4 Pro leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M4 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (94/100 vs 75/100).

Poco M4 Pro: The Poco M4 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M4 Pro Redmi K90 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G96 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 493222 3803420
Geekbench Single 678 3228
Geekbench Multi 1895 9553
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP66
Dimensions 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 179 g 227 g
Price $230 $504
Camera comparison
Poco M4 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco M4 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M4 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M4 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M4 Pro MediaTek Helio G96
30/100
493222 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +87.0%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Poco M4 Pro by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M4 Pro
$230
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $274. Poco M4 Pro is cheaper by $274.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (77/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M4 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (94/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro by 37 points (67/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M4 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M4 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.