Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $350 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 64/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,980,009).
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $730
- Overall rating 64/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1980009
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 83/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $350 | $730 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco X8 Pro by 49.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $380. Poco X8 Pro was $380 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (95/100 vs 68/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro by 30 points (94/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.