Poco X8 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $389 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 has the bigger battery (8340 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Poco X8 better?
- Bigger battery: 8340 vs 7560 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $389 vs $561
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Poco X8 — 40/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8340 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $389 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco X8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8
- 8340 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco X8 by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $172. Poco X8 was $172 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 (89/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X8 (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.