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; launch prices were $209 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-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 (3,622,315 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $561
- Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $209 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco M8 by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $352. Poco M8 was $352 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (89/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 54/100).
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 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.