Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi K50 Gaming
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Redmi K50 Gaming
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi K50 Gaming, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Redmi K50 Gaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2604459 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K50 Gaming
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi K50 Gaming, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 101.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K50 Gaming
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (77/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi K50 Gaming?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Redmi K50 Gaming — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi K50 Gaming?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi K50 Gaming — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi K50 Gaming?
The Redmi K50 Gaming leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi K50 Gaming?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi K50 Gaming?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users.