Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $561 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 572,788); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 8
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $561
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Xiaomi Mi 8 — 0/100; 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 Xiaomi Mi 8 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $460 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 532.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $101. Xiaomi Mi 8 was $101 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (78/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.