Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi K50i

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 57/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 1,089,139); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't; the Redmi K50i is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Redmi K50i — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 72
Redmi K50i
Performance 62
Display 77
Camera 43
Battery 54
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 1089139
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3842
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 77/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 200g vs 218g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi K50i, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Redmi K50i: The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi K50i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 2614916 1089139
Geekbench Single 3228 1139
Geekbench Multi 9553 3842
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" FFS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5080 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 650 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm
Weight 218 g 200 g
Launch price $469
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Redmi K50i
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Redmi K50i
  • 6.6" FFS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
77
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi K50i
  • 5080 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi K50i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2614916 AnTuTu
Redmi K50i MediaTek Dimensity 8100
57/100 -140.1%
1089139 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Redmi K50i by 140.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi K50i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (90/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K50i is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50i (77/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50i and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi K50i?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Redmi K50i — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi K50i?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi K50i — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi K50i?

The Redmi K50i leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi K50i?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi K50i?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.