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).
Poco M8s
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $561
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco M8s and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco M8s by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $372. Poco M8s was $372 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.