Poco X8 vs Redmi K100
The Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8340); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8
Redmi K100
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Lighter: 223g vs 234g
- Better portability (39/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2892
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8340 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8340 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 223 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $389 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Poco X8 by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 is a bit better (39/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 and the Redmi K100?
The Poco X8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.