Pocophone F1 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Pocophone F1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $300 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 11/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 595,284); the Pocophone F1 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).
Pocophone F1
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 182g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $300 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (72/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 4/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Pocophone F1 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 56 points higher (67/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Pocophone F1 leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Pocophone F1 (32/100 vs 4/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Pocophone F1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (72/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Pocophone F1 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Pocophone F1 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 595284 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 563 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2006 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $300 | $504 |
Pocophone F1
- Main: 12MP f/1.9
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Pocophone F1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Pocophone F1
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Pocophone F1 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Pocophone F1 by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $204. Pocophone F1 is cheaper by $204.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Pocophone F1 (32/100 vs 4/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (77/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Pocophone F1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (72/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Pocophone F1 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 56 points (67/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Pocophone F1 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Pocophone F1 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 4/100).
Which is more powerful: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Pocophone F1 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Pocophone F1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.