Poco M8 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $259 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 35/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5520); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 227g).
Poco M8
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 178g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $259 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 840643
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 32 points higher (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (77/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 840643 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | IP66 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $259 | $504 |
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco M8 by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $245. Poco M8 is cheaper by $245.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (82/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco M8 (77/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (77/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (92/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 32 points (67/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco M8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.