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POCO M8 Power 5G vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

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44.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Redmi K100 Pro Max
78.8Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
49.7Display83.8
29Camera78.2
71.3Battery92
62.7Features86.7
2 spec wins — POCO M8 Power 5G9 spec wins — Redmi K100 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi K100 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.8 to 44.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+49) and performance (+36). POCO M8 Power 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO M8 Power 5G

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 84 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 78 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 63

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi K100 Pro Max
Screen size6.99 ″+1%6.9 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23961200x2608
Pixel density375 ppi416 ppi+11%
Refresh rate120 Hz185 Hz+54%
Peak brightness1,800 nits4,500 nits+150%
Screen-to-body—91.5 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi K100 Pro Max
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi K100 Pro Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera8 MP32 MP+300%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi K100 Pro Max
Capacity8,000 mAh9,070 mAh+13%
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi K100 Pro Max
Weight225 g+5%238 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.5 mm
IP ratingIP65IP68/IP69
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi K100 Pro Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.16.0
NFC—Yes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi K100 Pro Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus Redmi K100 Pro Max
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5GRedmi K100 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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