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; launch prices were $110 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 476,175); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M7
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Lighter: 224g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $504
- Better portability (43/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M7 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M7 — 70/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 (94/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M7 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $110 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M7 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco M7 by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $394. Poco M7 was $394 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 (94/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 (78/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M7 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M7 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M7 by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M7 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco M7 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M7 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M7 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M7 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.