Poco M8s vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $189 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 622,608).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 68
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $561

  • Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 622608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 938
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2183
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 217g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).

Poco M8s: The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M8s Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 622608 4119955
Geekbench Single 938 3640
Geekbench Multi 2183 11033
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 1080x2392 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, HyperOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 850 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 217 g 210 g
Launch price $189 $561
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8s and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +84.9%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco M8s by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8s
$189
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Launch price difference: $372. Poco M8s was $372 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (98/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (89/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?

The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.