Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi K50i

The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi K50i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 57/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5080); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 1,089,139); the Poco X8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi K50i doesn't.

The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Redmi K50i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 68
Redmi K50i
Performance 62
Display 77
Camera 43
Battery 54
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 1089139
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3842
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi K50i better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

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

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi K50i, the Poco X8 Pro scores 7 points higher (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K50i: The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Redmi K50i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 8100
AnTuTu 1980009 1089139
Geekbench Single 1553 1139
Geekbench Multi 6403 3842
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" FFS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5080 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 650 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm 163.6×74.3×8.9 mm
Weight 196 g 200 g
Launch price $350
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP 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
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Redmi K50i
  • 6.6" FFS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
77
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Redmi K50i
  • 5080 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100
1980009 AnTuTu
Redmi K50i MediaTek Dimensity 8100
57/100 -81.8%
1089139 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro leads Redmi K50i by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro
$350
Redmi K50i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 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 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Redmi K50i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Redmi K50i — 57/100.

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

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

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

The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 62/100).

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

The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K50i is a better fit for active users.