Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi K30
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K30 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G; launch prices were $469 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 533,630).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi K30
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $469
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi K30, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro Max — 72/100, Redmi K30 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi K30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 533630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 697 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1809 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | $250 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K30
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi K30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi K30 by 392.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $219. Redmi K30 was $219 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (90/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K30 (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 (77/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K30 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi K30?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K30 by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi K30?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi K30 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi K30?
The Redmi K30 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi K30?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi K30?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K30 is a better fit for everyday use.