Poco X8 Power vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

The Poco X8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $360 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 60/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Power has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 9070); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,012,134); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X8 Power doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power by 33 points (93/100 vs 60/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco X8 Power

Performance 59
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 80
Portability 35
Value for money 52

Redmi K100 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money 100

What makes Poco X8 Power better?

  • Bigger battery: 10000 vs 9070 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $360 vs $730

  • Overall rating 60/100

What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1012134
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1099
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3481
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Power vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Poco X8 Power — 52/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; 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 K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Power (95/100 vs 80/100).

Poco X8 Power: The Poco X8 Power is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
Redmi K100 Pro Max: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco X8 Power Redmi K100 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1012134 3722803
Geekbench Single 1099 3639
Geekbench Multi 3481 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 10000 mAh 9070 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69K IP69
Dimensions 163.4×78.3×8.6 mm —
Weight 229 g —
Launch price $360 $730

Camera comparison

Poco X8 Power

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Poco X8 Power

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display

Battery and charging

Poco X8 Power

  • 10000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Power and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Power Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5
60/100
1012134 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
93/100 +72.8%
3722803 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco X8 Power by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco X8 Power

$360

Redmi K100 Pro Max

$730

Launch price difference: $370. Poco X8 Power was $370 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (97/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (90/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Power (95/100 vs 80/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco X8 Power or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power by 33 points (93/100 vs 60/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Power and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Power or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Power or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 59/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Power over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Poco X8 Power is a better fit for those who care about battery life. 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.