Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi K100
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8500); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,604,459).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi K100
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2604459
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8932
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 16.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 edges out the Poco X8 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi K100?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Redmi K100 — 74/100.
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi K100?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.