Poco M8 Pro vs Redmi K90

The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $289 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 41/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,035,754).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 27 points (68/100 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
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
  • Cheaper: $289 vs $401

  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1035754
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 27 points higher (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 7/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (69/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

Poco M8 Pro: The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8 Pro Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1035754 3088357
Geekbench Single 1237 3050
Geekbench Multi 3281 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
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 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 206 g
Price $289 $401
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco M8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
41/100
1035754 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +66.5%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Poco M8 Pro by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M8 Pro
$289
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $112. Poco M8 Pro is cheaper by $112.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (69/100 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 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (53/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro by 27 points (68/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 7/100).

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

The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.