Poco M8 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $289 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 41/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,035,754).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 68
Design 42
Value for money 90
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 206g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $289 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1035754
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 Pro leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (94/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100).

Poco M8 Pro: The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8 Pro Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1035754 4119955
Geekbench Single 1237 3640
Geekbench Multi 3281 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 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 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 206 g 210 g
Price $289 $561
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco M8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
41/100
1035754 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +74.9%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco M8 Pro by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M8 Pro
$289
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $272. Poco M8 Pro is cheaper by $272.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (94/100 vs 7/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (74/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 43 points (84/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 7/100).

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

The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.