Poco M8 Power vs Redmi K90 Max

The Poco M8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 50/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 600,942).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power by 24 points (74/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Power
Performance 47
Display 78
Camera 30
Battery 64
Portability
Value for money
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
What makes Poco M8 Power better?

  • Overall rating 50/100
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 600942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2210
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 Power vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 24 points higher (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 Power (94/100 vs 78/100). 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

Poco M8 Power: The Poco M8 Power 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 M8 Power Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 600942 3803420
Geekbench Single 930 3228
Geekbench Multi 2210 9553
Display 7.0" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2396 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 45W 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 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 227 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Power
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8 Power
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Power
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8 Power and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8 Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
50/100
600942 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100 +84.2%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Poco M8 Power by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8 Power
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power (95/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 Power (94/100 vs 78/100).

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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Power or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Power by 24 points (74/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M8 Power and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Power or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Power or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8 Power over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M8 Power 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.