HMD Skyline vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Skyline

Performance 53
Display 90
Camera 75
Battery 45
Portability 44
Value for money —

Redmi K90 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 72

What makes HMD Skyline better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 209g vs 227g

  • Better camera (75/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Skyline Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 798429 3233695
Geekbench Single 1015 3013
Geekbench Multi 2687 9287
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1280x2772
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 227 g
Launch price — $420

Camera comparison

HMD Skyline

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
75
camera

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

HMD Skyline

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

HMD Skyline

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
45
battery

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Skyline and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Skyline Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
62/100
798429 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +75.3%
3233695 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Skyline

Price unknown

Redmi K90 Ultra

$420

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (92/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (75/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (78/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.