Poco M8 Pro vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $299 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 946,831); the Poco M8 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $504
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 946831
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 56/100, 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 M8 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 946831 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco M8 Pro by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $205. Poco M8 Pro was $205 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.