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; estimated prices are $561 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 10/100 (a 74-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 (4,119,955 vs 595,284); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2006
- 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 (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 175g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $460 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (78/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 74 points higher (84/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2006 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $561 | $460 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
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
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
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 592.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $101. Xiaomi Mi 8 is cheaper by $101.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (74/100 vs 9/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (82/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (81/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
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 74 points (84/100 vs 10/100).
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 84/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 9/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).
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. The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.