Poco M7 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $110 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 32/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 467,392); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't.

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 35 points (67/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 53
Design 20
Value for money 100
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Poco M7 better?
  • Lighter: 224g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $110 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (20/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 35 points higher (67/100 vs 32/100). 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 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M7 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (20/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).

Poco M7: The Poco M7 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 M7 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 467392 3803420
Geekbench Single 466 3228
Geekbench Multi 1396 9553
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 224 g 227 g
Price $110 $504
Camera comparison
Poco M7
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco M7
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M7
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M7 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
32/100
467392 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +87.7%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Poco M7 by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M7
$110
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $394. Poco M7 is cheaper by $394.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 (77/100 vs 53/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M7 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (20/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 35 points (67/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Redmi K90 Max?

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

Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M7 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.