Poco M8s vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $189 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 51/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 622,608).
Poco M8s
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $730
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (95/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Launch price | $189 | $730 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M8s and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco M8s by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $541. Poco M8s was $541 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (98/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (95/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 43 points (94/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.