POCO X8 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
69.5Performance88.4
71.3Display67
43.4Camera69.5
78.5Battery92
86.7Features86.7
3 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro13 spec wins — Redmi K90 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi K90 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 80.9 to 68.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+26) and performance (+19). POCO X8 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Pro
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 67
- 11% higher Pixel density: 460 ppi vs 416 ppi
Reasons to pick the Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 70
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 79
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 400% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 1 x
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1268x2756 | 2608x1200 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+11% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.1 %+3% | 91.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 1,977,887Top 45% | 3,734,624+89%Top 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 584,825Top 49% | 1,069,368+83%Top 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 634,127Top 41% | 1,381,879+118%Top 4% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 322,126Top 39% | 487,580+51%Top 3% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 436,809Top 47% | 795,797+82%Top 3% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 5 x+400% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 7,560 mAh+16% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 202 g+8% | 218 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.9 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |