Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco X8
1category wins
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
Price coming soon
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco X8
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.83 | 6.83 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2772 | 2772 |
| Resolution Width | 1280 | 1280 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 165 |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 | 3500 |
| PPI | 447 | 447 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 | 90.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Dimensity 9500 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max +232%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max +260%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max +353%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,009 | 3,352 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,892 | 10,402 |
| AnTuTu | 829,894 | 3,760,662 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 2.2 - 128GB only UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 20 MP, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 8340 | 8550 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 67 | 100 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.5 | 162.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Other | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Manufacturer-rated water-resistance (up to 2m for 72 hours) Drop resistant up to 3m | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Built-in cooling fan |
| Weight (g) | 223 | 227 |
| Width (mm) | 78.3 | 77.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, September 01 | 2026, April 21 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, September 11 | Available. Released 2026, April 21 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS, BDS (B1I+B1c) | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| Other | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio | Tuned by Bose Bose 2.1 stereo sound system with a woofer 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco X8 | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco X8 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max packs a 8550 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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