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; launch prices were $299 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 946,831).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Redmi K90
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $401
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 946831
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3168
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 56/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 946831 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $299 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Poco M8 Pro by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $102. Poco M8 Pro was $102 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (91/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (58/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Redmi K90?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.