Xiaomi Poco M8x vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco M8x
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Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M8x
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 2608 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 2560 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3500 |
| PPI | 254 | 416 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 | 91.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Adreno 840 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | — | 3,588 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | — | 10,207 |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,740,686 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | — | No |
| cardslot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| unknown | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10 + |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/3, 115mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 7900 | 7560 |
| Chemistry | — | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather), plastic frame | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass), aluminum alloy frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 170.1 | 163.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 7.9 |
| unknown | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) | — |
| Weight (g) | 232 | 218 |
| Width (mm) | 78.4 | 77.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 21 | 2025, October 23 |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, August 27 | Available. Released 2025, October 23 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | — | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 2gbands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 3G Bands | — | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 3gbands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | — |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 4gbands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | — |
| 5G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA |
| 5gbands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | — | No |
| 3 5mmjack | Yes | — |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| unknown | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio | — |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco M8x | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco M8x and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 7900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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