Poco X8 Power vs Redmi K100
The Poco X8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,010,104); the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X8 Power doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Power
Redmi K100
What makes Poco X8 Power better?
- Lighter: 229g vs 234g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1010104
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3481
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Power vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Power and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Power is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1010104 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.3×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 229 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $360 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Power
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Power
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Power and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Poco X8 Power by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Power and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Power is a bit better (35/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Power or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Power — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Power and the Redmi K100?
The Poco X8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Power or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Power over the Redmi K100?
The Poco X8 Power is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.