Poco M8 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $259 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 35/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5520); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 840,643); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 49
Design 77
Value for money 92
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Poco M8 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $259 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 71/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 840643
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 1/100). 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 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 71/100).

Poco M8: The Poco M8 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 Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 840643 4119955
Geekbench Single 1015 3640
Geekbench Multi 2920 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1080x2392 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5520 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 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 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 178 g 210 g
Price $259 $561
Camera comparison
Poco M8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • 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
  • 5520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco M8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
35/100
840643 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +79.6%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco M8 by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M8
$259
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $302. Poco M8 is cheaper by $302.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (74/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (82/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (77/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (92/100 vs 71/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 49 points (84/100 vs 35/100).

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

The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 1/100).

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

The Poco M8 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.